163 West 145th Street, Manhattan, NY 10039

163 West 145th Street is a 6-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Kenneth Morrison. The building has experienced recurring pest issues, with the most recent complaints in January 2025 and previous incidents noted throughout 2024 and 2023, despite multiple HPD inspection attempts. There are several active Housing Maintenance Code violations as of 2024-2025, including broken window components in Apartment 3B, defective plaster surfaces in Apartment 4B, missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2A, and existing roach infestation in Apartment 2A.

Structural concerns have been documented through Building Department complaints, notably an active violation from 2024 regarding exterior building facade maintenance, with penalties totaling $6,250, and another from 2023 related to unsafe cornice conditions requiring immediate inspection by a professional. The building has experienced various maintenance issues over the past few years, including water leak problems in both 2023 and 2024, and appliance-related complaints. The building's facade has been a particular area of concern, with multiple violations related to its maintenance and the need for proper inspections.

While there have been some rodent activity reports, recent inspections in early 2025 indicate compliance with pest control requirements. The building also underwent a bedbug treatment cycle in 2021, with two affected units that were reportedly eradicated. Regular inspections and maintenance requests show ongoing issues with building systems and services, though some complaints have been resolved or closed through inspections. The property has an active facade-related violation from 2024 with a penalty of $12,500 and multiple other violations related to maintenance and safety requirements that require attention and compliance reporting.