629 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 30-unit, 6-story building at 629 West 135th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Tamir Glazer, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in 2024-2025. Most recently, in May 2025, there were multiple open complaints regarding the building's electrical systems and intercoms, including no lighting and malfunctioning bell/buzzer/intercom systems. The building has also faced recurring plumbing issues, including bathtub/shower problems identified as emergencies in May 2025, plus documented violations related to wall plaster and flooring conditions.

Of particular note is the building's persistent rodent infestation problem, with multiple "Rat Activity" inspections recorded between 2023-2024, though it passed a rodent inspection in March 2025. The elevator system has been a continuing source of concern, with six Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints between 2018-2024 regarding single-device property issues and multiple violations for improper fusing, maintenance, and access problems. Recent environmental violations from 2023-2024 documented various elevator maintenance issues, including misaligned car doors, missing signage, and inoperative lobby buttons, resulting in penalties totaling $2,500.

The building's maintenance history shows some progress, with several housing code violations being certified as resolved, including pest infestations in apartments 22 and 65. While there have been no documented bedbug infestations since 2019, and the building passed rodent inspections earlier this year, the frequency and recurrence of various maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges in building upkeep and resident comfort. The property has also accumulated some DOB violations related to energy reporting requirements, though these are dismissed or resolved in many cases.