152 West 137Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 8-story, 134-unit building at 152 West 137th Street in Harlem, owned by Helen Mavromoustakos, was constructed in 2015 and has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most recently, in June 2025, there was an active health department investigation regarding rodent and sanitation concerns, and a heat/hot water complaint was filed and closed within days, though access for inspection was not granted. In early 2024, multiple housing maintenance complaints were filed simultaneously, including issues with mold, water leaks, electrical problems, and ceiling plaster, though no violations were issued upon inspection.

The Department of Buildings has recorded several regulatory compliance matters, including an active $2,500 fine from October 2024 related to parking structure inspection requirements. Between 2020 and 2025, there have been multiple violations related to failure to file various required inspections, including external low-pressure inspections and a benchmarking report, though most were ultimately dismissed. The building's elevator systems have generated several complaints, with incidents in 2020 regarding single-device operation and lack of alternate service.

Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with eight consecutive passes between 2019 and 2025. Bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 show no infestations, with zero units reported as infested or eradicated during these periods. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvement work, with multiple permits issued for various types of work, including new construction and plumbing work, between 2018 and 2024.