513 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story, 20-unit tenement building at 513 West 135th Street, Hamilton Heights, currently managed by 513-517 West 135th St Hdfc, has experienced recurring heating issues throughout late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water in the entire building. Most recently, on January 21, 2025, two complaints were filed about heat and hot water issues, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. Between November 2024 and January 2025, there were at least five separate incidents involving heating problems, including one instance where heat and hot water were confirmed restored during an investigation.

The building underwent several inspections in June 2024, revealing multiple issues including water leaks, mold, sewage problems, and ceiling paint/plaster concerns, though no violations were issued at that time. The building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past several years, with no reported infestations between 2020 and 2024. However, there have been persistent rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity in January and March, though a subsequent inspection in May 2025 passed.

A C-class violation was recorded in August 2024 regarding a free-standing radiator under a staircase in the public hall of the first floor. While there was a complaint about illegal hotel rooms in January 2020, the inspector was unable to gain access to verify the claim. The building's maintenance history shows regular reporting of various issues, though most complaints are eventually closed without violations being issued.