229 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

229 West 135th Street is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Lloyd Williams. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in early 2025, with multiple concurrent complaints regarding heat/hot water problems and plumbing issues, including an open complaint about a sink basin as of March 2025. The building has several active housing maintenance code violations, primarily concentrated in Apartment 2A, including issues with water leaks, mold, and damaged plaster surfaces.

Notably, this apartment has three separate open violations from March 2024 regarding water leaks and ceiling conditions, as well as multiple violations related to electrical wiring and plaster repairs. The building's recent history shows persistent infrastructure challenges, with 2025 seeing numerous emergency complaints related to plumbing and heat systems. Inspections in 2024 discovered various issues needing attention, including exposed electrical wires in Apartment 2A.

However, there is some positive news regarding pest control; the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past four reporting periods (2021-2024) and consistently passed rodent inspections throughout 2022-2025, though there was one failed inspection for "Other Reasons" in May 2022. The Department of Buildings has issued multiple work permits in 2023-2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance and repair efforts. While the building has had its share of problems, the consistent pest control success and recent permit activity indicate some level of proactive maintenance, though many issues remain unresolved as of the latest available data.