131 West 143rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 22-unit, 6-story rental building at 131 West 143rd Street in Harlem, owned by Karim Hutson and built in 1920 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025 that merit attention. Most notably, there was a cluster of heating and hot water problems in April 2025, with four separate complaints registered, some classified as emergencies.

The building has also faced multiple power-related challenges, including two power outage complaints and various electrical issues throughout the year. A concerning rodent-related violation was documented in May 2025, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene finding violations that require follow-up inspections. The building's recent history shows ongoing infrastructure challenges, including an open complaint regarding electric/gas range issues from March 2025, multiple heating system failures, and various electrical problems.

Earlier records indicate more serious boiler-related issues, with violations documented in 2019 and 2022 concerning defective or inoperative equipment, though these were subsequently resolved through Oath Violations. The building has active violations from September 2020 related to safety reports that remain unresolved as of the latest data. Regular maintenance and prompt addressing of residents' concerns appear to be recurring challenges, based on the pattern of complaints and the need for multiple follow-up inspections and responses.