138 West 140th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

As of July 2025, 138 West 140th Street (5-story, 48-unit building constructed in 2005) has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent months. Most notably, there were multiple service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints in June 2025, including concerns about drinking water quality (though no health violations were found), plumbing issues (bathtubs, sinks), electrical problems, unsanitary conditions (including mold), and door/window concerns. The building currently has active elevator and boiler-related Environmental Control Board violations from 2024, with penalties totaling $1,250 still due.

Recent inspections have established some consistent patterns, including pest control challenges, as evidenced by open violations for roach infestations in apartments 5B and 5E, though bedbug reports show no infestations in the most recent reporting period (2025). The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2019 and 2024, and an outstanding energy efficiency violation related to failure to display required scores and grades. Water heating systems have also been a concern, with emergency complaints about heat/hot water affecting both the entire building and individual apartments in mid-2025, though these were subsequently closed.

The property has demonstrated some positive maintenance engagement, with multiple inspections passing between 2024 and 2025, including recent rodent inspections that passed. Significant building repairs and improvements were documented through Housing Maintenance Code violations, including cabinet repairs in apartment 5B and various maintenance issues in apartment 5E that have been addressed over time. While there have been multiple violations and service requests, many of these have been addressed through inspections and corrections, though some remain open as of July 2025. The building's management has shown responsiveness to most identified issues, with many violations being certified as corrected through proper documentation, though there are notable exceptions with some violations remaining open or marked as "Not Cert" in the system.