109 West 136th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The three-story building at 109 West 136th Street in Harlem, owned by Tabitha Brown, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most concerning being multiple open violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports since 2021. The property also has active Department of Buildings violations from 2023-2024 related to unfiled external low-pressure inspections, including one issued as recently as September 2024.

The building's history includes several complaints about heat and hot water issues, particularly in 2019, when multiple emergency complaints were filed though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification. Similar access issues were noted in complaints regarding cooking gas, electrical outlets/switches, and various maintenance concerns such as paint/plaster, doors/windows, flooring, and cabinets, all logged in July 2018. While recent rodent inspections in 2025, 2024, and 2023 have passed, there were recorded instances of rat activity in 2023 and earlier.

The building has maintained some compliance with basic housing maintenance codes, with most 311 service requests being addressed even if access issues impeded full inspections. Notably, the building's inspection history shows a concerning pattern of unfiled safety inspections, particularly regarding low-pressure systems and bedbug reporting requirements, though most other maintenance issues appear to have been resolved through agency intervention. The property, built in 1910, is classified as a "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B" building with three units and has undergone various maintenance challenges typical of older buildings in the area.