516 West 134th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The building at 516 West 134th Street is a 5-story, 23-unit New Law Tenement constructed in 1915, currently owned by Yine Acosta. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past year, with multiple HPD complaints and violations documented between August and December 2024, including problems with plumbing fixtures (sinks, bathtubs, toilets), unsanitary conditions with pests, and various issues with paint and plaster.

Notably, a heat and hot water complaint was filed in December 2024, though HPD was unable to gain access to investigate. The building has undergone several inspections and received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations through 2024-2025, including emergency violations related to safety features (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) and structural concerns (doors, windows, and flooring). The property has shown some recent improvements in pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past two years and an apparent rodent control program in place, having passed inspections in 2024-2025, though there were some failed inspections in late 2024 and 2023-2024.

Apartment 9, in particular, has been the focus of several violations, including lead paint hazards, water leaks, and various surface maintenance issues, though many of these violations have been closed following repairs between late 2024 and early 2025. A building stability complaint was filed and inspected in January 2025, but no violations were found at that time. Regular plumbing permits have been issued for the building over the past several years, suggesting ongoing systems maintenance and improvements.