514 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

514 West 135th Street is a 6-story, 25-unit residential building located in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Columbia Heights Neighbors LLC. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being electrical wiring problems, pest control (including recent rodent activity), and various infrastructure maintenance needs.

As of June 2025, there are still open complaints regarding electrical wiring, flooring/stairs, and paint/plaster issues, while a recent Department of Health and Mental Hygiene complaint about smoking in non-designated areas is currently in progress. A series of electrical wiring and water leak emergencies were reported and addressed in April 2025, and in late 2024, there were multiple heat/hot water issues, though these were reportedly resolved during inspections. The property has undergone several inspections and received various violations related to infrastructure and safety concerns.

Notable issues include mold and water leak problems in Apartment 11 (third floor), violations related to improperly stored flower pots obstructing fire escape access, and concerns about bedbug reporting compliance. While the building's management has generally addressed violations when cited, there appears to be an ongoing pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive upkeep. The rodent inspection results show intermittent issues, with several months of bait application in early 2024 followed by both Rat Activity and "Passed" results in subsequent inspections.