143 West 143rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

143 West 143rd Street is a 6-story, 19-unit residential building located in Harlem, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Harim Hutson. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, most notably with its heating system, as evidenced by multiple complaints about inadequate heat or hot water in late 2024.

Three separate heat/hot water complaints were filed and closed between November and December 2024, with at least one resulting in an HPD violation. The property has also faced significant challenges with pest control and water leaks, with multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to pests and a slow water leak filed in December 2024, though HPD inspections were unable to be completed. The building's infrastructure has been a persistent concern, particularly regarding the boiler system.

Three separate boiler-related complaints were documented in 2020, all resulting in violations, and a similar complaint was filed in November 2024, leading to an Oath violation. Recent building inspections in 2024-2025 showed some concerning patterns, including a boiler violation in late 2024, though a January 2025 inspection under Local Law 188/17 found no violations. The building has multiple active DOB violations from 2020 related to NYCHA cycle inspections, including unsafe reports and failure to correct "swarm conditions." While there have been periodic inspections and some issues resolved, the recurring nature of heating system failures and infrastructure complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.