250 West 136th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The property at 250 West 136th Street in Harlem, owned by Phyllis Locus, is a 3-unit, 3-story building constructed in 1910 that has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been repeated rodent problems, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 confirming rat activity.

The building has undergone multiple rodent treatment interventions, with bait applied in 2024, though inspections frequently reveal ongoing rat activity. In December 2024, the building faced multiple emergency maintenance issues, including lack of heat/hot water and electrical problems, though Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to complete inspections due to access issues. There were also reports of mold during this period, and all complaints were ultimately closed, with HPD indicating that new service requests should be filed if issues persisted.

The building has been consistently cited for failing to submit its required annual bedbug report, with open violations remaining from 2021 through 2024, indicating non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements. While rodent issues have been the most persistent problem, the combination of heating, electrical, and sanitary concerns in late 2024 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property's inspection history shows a mix of passed and failed inspections for various issues, with particular attention needed to address the recurring rodent problems and the failure to maintain up-to-date bedbug reporting compliance.