113 West 144th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 5-story, 20-unit building at 113 West 144th Street in Harlem, owned by Karim Hutson, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent months, particularly during 2025. The building, constructed in 1922 as a "New Law Tenement," has active complaints as of May 2025 regarding a slow water leak (reported May 2025) and construction lead dust in common areas and apartments (reported May 2025).

A pattern of heating and electrical problems emerged in early 2025, with multiple heat/hot water complaints reported between February and April, some affecting the entire building while others were apartment-specific. Several electrical issues were also reported in April 2025, including problems with outlets, switches, and lighting. The building has also faced sanitation challenges, with complaints about pest infestations and garbage/recycling storage issues in 2025.

While many of these complaints were eventually closed, including heating issues (some marked as emergencies) between February and April 2025, there have been concerns about access for inspections, as noted in multiple HPD reports. A potentially serious boiler issue was recorded in December 2024, with a violation served regarding a defective/inoperative boiler or lack of permit. The persistence of these various maintenance issues, particularly those related to heat/hot water and electrical systems, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and system reliability, with the most recent concerns focusing on water leaks and construction lead dust.