148 West 144th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 23-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 148 West 144th Street in Harlem, owned by Karim Hutson and constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems. Between December 2024 and February 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems, with HPD unable to gain access for inspection in several cases.

While some of these complaints were closed following inspections, they indicate a pattern of heat-related challenges. More recently, the building has reported an open pest control issue as of May 2025 and a water leak problem from March 2025, both of which remain unresolved at this time. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly with the heating system, which has been documented through multiple emergency complaints.

A review of Department of Buildings records shows several instances of boiler-related violations between 2019 and 2020, indicating prior equipment reliability issues. The most recent inspection under Local Law 188/17 Compliance in March 2025 found no violations, and a complaint regarding illegal commercial use in 2022 was closed due to inspector access issues. While some earlier complaints were resolved through inspections, the current open complaints about pests and water damage suggest continuing maintenance concerns.