118 West 136th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The three-story building at 118 West 136th Street in Harlem, owned by Mara Porter, has undergone several significant maintenance issues and inspections since 2018. Most recently, in March 2024, three Class C violations were issued regarding defective self-closing doors at various locations, including the first-story vestibule, building entrance, and cellar leading to the front area.

Prior to this, in January 2024, multiple violations were documented concerning door maintenance, including issues with hinges in both Apartment 1 and Apartment 2, as well as concerns about a window guard at a fire escape window in Apartment 2 and an illegal double cylinder key-operated locking device at the rear yard door in Apartment 1. A cooking gas complaint from October 2020 was closed in April 2021 due to inability to gain access for inspection.

The building has maintained a clean record in terms of pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations between November 2022 and October 2023, and passed all rodent inspections conducted between 2018 and 2025, including the most recent inspection in June 2025. While the building is currently facing multiple open violations regarding door closures and security features, it is important to note that these issues primarily relate to door hardware rather than more critical systems such as plumbing or electrical. The property's location in Harlem and its conversion from Class C to Class A designation indicate its current use as a residential building, having been constructed in 1910 and containing three units.