110 West 137th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

This 10-unit, 5-story old law tenement at 110 West 137th Street in Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Karen Geer, has experienced significant and persistent maintenance issues in recent months, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between May and June 2025 alone, there were numerous emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, with multiple violations issued.

The building currently has open violations from a December 2024 inspection including inadequate heat and hot water in apartment 3A, along with several other maintenance issues such as a broken intercom system affecting multiple units (1A and 5B) and other building systems requiring attention. Additionally, the building has faced rodent control challenges, with multiple rodent activity reports between 2024 and 2025, though recent inspections in May 2025 showed passed results.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting period (2023-2024), the pattern of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. The property's heating system, in particular, has been the subject of numerous complaints and violations, indicating persistent problems with maintaining adequate heat and hot water supply throughout the building. The building's management has been responsive to some complaints, as evidenced by multiple closed violation cases, but the frequency and nature of recent complaints suggest continuing infrastructure challenges that affect resident comfort.