300 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 12-story residential building at 300 West 135th Street in Harlem, owned by Carole Richards and built in 2003, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been three heat/hot water-related complaints in 2024-2025, with tenants reporting lack of adequate service, though systems were reportedly restored before inspections. Sanitation concerns have been significant, with multiple reports of pest problems (including a recent complaint in December 2024) and garbage/recycling storage issues.

The building's historical data shows periodic rodent activity, with inspections generally resulting in "passed" ratings, though a "failed for other reasons" finding was recorded in August 2024. The property has also undergone several tenant safety inspections from 2022-2024, all resulting in "No Violation Warranted" findings. The building's maintenance history shows regular permit activity between 2018 and 2021, with multiple work permits issued for various systems.

Three "failed to submit" violations regarding building exterior conditions were recorded between 2018 and 2022, specifically relating to the failure to file required critical examination reports for the exterior walls, though these violations were resolved. A concerning pattern has emerged regarding sanitation issues, with multiple 311 complaints about unsanitary conditions, including recent pest problems and historical garbage management issues. While the building has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units in the most recent 2024-2025 report, the history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining optimal living conditions.