125 West 144th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

125 West 144th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit residential building located in Harlem, constructed in 1920 and classified as a New Law Tenement, currently owned by Lisa Beaubien. The property is experiencing multiple significant maintenance issues as of mid-2025, with six open complaints filed in June 2025 through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) including reports of water leaks, flooring problems, ceiling and wall paint/plaster issues, and unsanitary conditions related to pests.

The building previously faced a heat and hot water emergency affecting the entire structure in December 2024, though this complaint was closed within five days despite HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. The building's history includes recurring boiler system concerns, with violations documented in both 2019 and 2022 related to defective or inoperative equipment.

More recently, in 2023 and 2025, the property underwent Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections which did not warrant any violations. While the building has maintained a technical compliance status in some areas, the recent cluster of open complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that could impact resident comfort and quality of life. The property has a history of persistent infrastructure issues, particularly regarding its heating system and general maintenance conditions, though the most recent Local Law inspections came back without violations.