527 West 134th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

527 West 134th Street is a 5-story, 25-unit New Law tenement built in 1905, currently owned by Dupre Anderson. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly in late 2022 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding the entire building's lack of these essential services. More recently, as of March 2022, several open complaints were filed concerning plumbing issues with basins/sinks, floor conditions, and an open heat/hot water complaint from December 2021 that is still unresolved.

The building's Unit 1D has several recorded violations from May 2022, including problems with roach infestation, water leaks, flooring, plastered surfaces, and concerns about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. While recent inspections from 2024 show compliance with Local Law 188/17 requirements and no significant violations regarding sidewalk sheds or scaffolding, the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and building systems. The property has maintained a regular schedule of rodent inspections, with passing results in 2023-2025, though there was a report of rat activity in May 2023.

There have been three consecutive years (2022-2024) with no reported bedbug infestations, indicating successful pest management in that regard. The Department of Buildings has issued multiple permits for various work on the property between 2022 and 2024, with the most recent issued in March 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts. While some infrastructure improvements appear to be underway, the significant number of open complaints and violations from 2022, particularly concerning Unit 1D, and the history of heating system problems indicate that basic building systems and unit conditions have been persistent concerns requiring attention.