218 West 137th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

218 West 137th Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Darlene Bruce. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years, most notably an emergency heat and hot water outage in June 2021 that affected the entire building, though service was restored within two days. In 2019, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold issues, which resulted in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

More recently, the building has been facing compliance issues with the annual bedbug reporting requirement, with open violations from 2021 through 2024 indicating failure to file the required documentation. The building's maintenance history shows persistent concerns with basic amenities and building systems. In 2019, several violations were noted in relation to Basement Apartment 1, including problems with water leaks in the kitchenette ceiling, a broken bathroom vent, and various issues with peeling paint and plaster surfaces that required attention.

While these violations were documented as "Open," regular rodent inspections from 2017 through 2025 have consistently passed, suggesting successful pest control efforts. The most recent rodent inspection from February 2025 shows compliance with health standards. Despite some improvements in recent years, the outstanding bedbug reporting violations and historical issues with heat/hot water and unsanitary conditions suggest that potential residents should be aware of these recurring maintenance patterns.