527 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

At 527 West 135th Street in Hamilton Heights, a 5-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement constructed in 1910, multiple maintenance issues have persisted over recent years, with the most pressing concerns currently being addressed. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints recorded in June 2025 regarding systems affecting the entire building. Recent maintenance issues also include ceiling paint/plaster concerns as of May 2025, which resulted in HPD violations that require correction.

Between 2022-2023, the property faced several challenges including pest infestations (with violations in 2022), mold complaints, and multiple heat/hot water problems affecting individual apartments. Documents show consistent rodent control efforts being implemented throughout 2023-2025, though the building passed its most recent rodent inspection in May 2025, indicating some improvement in pest management. The building has undergone various inspections and faced multiple violation notices in recent years, particularly in 2020-2021.

These included issues with doors, gas supply, plaster surfaces, and safety equipment. While many older violations have been closed, including those from 2020 regarding gas appliance issues in apartment 1X and door concerns in apartment 3A, new violations have emerged. The property has maintained an active record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019-2025, showing zero infestation counts in recent years. The building's management has made efforts to address recurring issues, as evidenced by multiple complaint resolutions and inspections, though some violations remain open as of the latest records.