519 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 13-unit, 7-story residential building at 519 West 135th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Malek Bensliman, was constructed in 2002 and has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most significantly, the building suffered a heat and hot water outage in February 2022 affecting the entire building, though service was reportedly restored within 24 hours.

Between 2021 and 2023, multiple violations were issued regarding failure to file annual bedbug reports, though the building has consistently reported no bedbug infestations in subsequent filings through 2024. The building has also faced several façade-related compliance challenges, with active 2022 violations related to missing safety signage and improper posting of inspection certificates. Recent inspections and violations indicate ongoing maintenance requirements, including a 2024 ECB violation for failure to file an acceptable amended Cycle 9B report regarding unsafe conditions, resulting in a $625 penalty.

The building also had issues with construction safety in 2023, with violations for construction debris management and sidewalk shed installation, though these were subsequently resolved. A notable safety inspection from May 2022 resulted in a Class C violation regarding heating system key access signage. While the building has experienced various regulatory challenges, it's worth noting that rodent inspections between 2017 and 2025 have generally shown good results, with most inspections passing, though there were some recent concerns in late 2024 and early 2025.