517 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

517 West 135th Street is a 5-story, 21-unit cooperative building in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1910. The property has experienced recurring issues with wall and ceiling maintenance, as evidenced by multiple paint/plaster complaints between 2020 and 2025, though most have been closed with no violations issued. In January 2022, there was an emergency heat and hot water complaint that was resolved during HPD's response.

The building underwent a significant inspection in November 2024, revealing several important violations primarily affecting apartments 34 and 44, including issues with lead paint, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, water leak problems, mold, and pest infestations. Specifically, apartment 44 has been documented with rodent-related violations, and in 2022, it had issues with window guards and roach infestation that were subsequently addressed. Recent developments include HPD inspections in April 2025 regarding wall maintenance, and a rodent inspection in May 2025 that passed.

The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 to 2024 showing zero affected units. Regular rodent inspections since 2016 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management in this regard. While many of the historical maintenance issues have been resolved, the recent violations from 2024-2025 suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident safety features that require attention. The property has generally demonstrated compliance with major housing codes, though the persistent pattern of paint/plaster issues and the recent violations in 2024-2025 indicate areas needing continued monitoring.