502 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

As of July 2025, 502 West 135th Street is a 6-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Jonathan Ismaili. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, with multiple open complaints as of May 2025, including plumbing issues (bathtub/shower problems), wall paint/plaster concerns, a water leak, and potential mold conditions.

Recent inspections have documented rat activity on multiple occasions between 2023 and 2025, despite baiting efforts. The building has a history of various violations and complaints suggesting ongoing maintenance and habitability issues, including previous problems with heating, unsanitary conditions, and pest infestations. The building's record shows a pattern of recurring maintenance issues, with significant violations documented between 2023-2024 affecting multiple apartments (1B, 5D, 6B), including problems with mold, pest infestations, and various infrastructure repairs needed.

Department of Buildings records indicate some water damage issues in unit 2A as of 2024, and while there have been multiple inspections and some violations resolved, many recent complaints remain open. The property has successfully demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestation cases reported since at least 2019. The building's recent service requests and violations suggest ongoing challenges with basic maintenance and pest control, particularly concerning plumbing systems and rodent management, though some improvements have been noted in specific areas through earlier inspections and violation resolutions.