103 West 141st Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

103 West 141st Street is a 6-story, 42-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Randall Powell. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with its elevator system, which has been out of service multiple times between 2020-2024, resulting in several ECB violations for creating hazardous conditions. As of April 2025, there are open violations regarding water supply pipe issues in Apartment 46 and construction debris in the front west court.

The building has also faced challenges with plumbing systems, heat and hot water availability, and rodent control, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and violations over recent years. In 2023 alone, there were multiple complaints regarding water leaks, door issues, and plumbing problems, with some resulting in violations. The property has undergone regular inspections for rodent control in 2024-2025, showing ongoing pest management efforts, though some inspections resulted in failure for "other reasons." The building's safety equipment maintenance has been a concern, with violations recorded in 2023 for missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2. Despite these issues, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years.

The property has a documented history of both immediate and non-immediate hazardous violations, particularly regarding the elevator's functionality and building systems, though some previous violations from 2020-2021 were dismissed. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of addressed and ongoing issues, with the most concerning being the elevator's persistent problems and recent plumbing violations. The property has undergone regular inspections and received treatment for pest control, though inspection results have shown both compliance and failure in various areas. The 311 complaint history demonstrates recurring concerns about basic building systems, particularly during 2023-2024.