609 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

609 West 135th Street is a 5-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1905, currently owned by Billy Selimovic. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently, particularly during January 2025, when multiple 311 complaints were filed regarding conditions including mold, pest infestations, a broken window guard, and problems with a steam pipe/riser.

While some complaints were investigated without violations being found, inspection attempts for several issues were not completed, requiring tenants to submit new service requests for proper evaluation. The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed and subsequently closed in both January 2025 and previous months. The property has documented violations related to safety equipment, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartments 14 and 16, which were certified as corrected by late 2024.

Previous issues included water leak problems affecting Apartment 1, and pest control challenges, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 showing persistent rat activity, though bait was applied during some inspections. The building's environment has shown ongoing sanitation challenges, with multiple 311 complaints regarding pest infestations and unsanitary conditions. Notably, while bedbug reports from 2022-2025 show minimal infestation presence (only one instance in 2020-2021), the property has maintained an active rodent control program through regular inspections and bait application, suggesting continued vigilance by management in addressing pest control issues.