263 West 131st Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
263 West 131st Street is a 3-story, 11-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Lisa Oswald. The building is currently facing multiple open violations as of June 2025, including issues with an electric/gas range, mold, ventilation system problems, electrical outlet/switch concerns, and pest infestations, all reported through 311 service requests on June 4, 2025.
These complaints have been acknowledged by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though they remain unresolved pending access for repairs. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, particularly notable in February 2021 when multiple tenants reported problems that were eventually inspected and resulted in violations, specifically affecting the third-story apartment 4B. The property has also received several bedbug-related violation notices between 2021 and 2024, indicating non-compliance with annual reporting requirements.
However, records show no reported bedbug infestations from 2019 to 2020. The Department of Buildings' records show some historical concerns, including a sidewalk shed code violation in 2019 that resulted in a $5,000 penalty. On a positive note, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025, and multiple permits for repair work and improvements have been issued between 2018 and 2020, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts by the ownership.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 11 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 2499 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B |

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