612 West 137th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

612 West 137th Street is a 48-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Ronald Rothschild. The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges in recent years, with the most immediate issues emerging in May 2025 when multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions (pests), plumbing problems (toilet and sink), electrical outlets, flooring issues, and cabinet concerns.

All these complaints were closed due to inability to gain entry for inspection, with HPD recommending re-filing if problems persisted. The building underwent several significant inspections and corrective actions in 2024, including a notable July inspection that resulted in multiple violations for apartment 41, including pest infestations (roaches), door issues, bathroom concerns, and fire safety code violations, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The property has maintained a consistent record of filing bedbug reports showing zero infestation cases since 2020, though there were verified issues with rodents in 2022 and 2023, as indicated by "Rat Activity" results in rodent inspections.

The Department of Buildings records show several administrative violations in recent years related to regulatory compliance, including failures to file required reports in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023, though all these violations were eventually dismissed or resolved. The building's systems and maintenance history indicate ongoing challenges with building systems, though recent rodent inspections (most recently March 2025) have passed, suggesting improved pest management. The property has not reported any bedbug infestations since 2019, and while there have been multiple housing maintenance complaints, many were closed without violations being issued, often due to inspection access issues.