255 West 139th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

At 255 West 139th Street in Harlem, an 8-unit, 4-story converted Class B building owned by True Group LLC, several significant maintenance and safety issues have emerged over the past two years. Most notably, the building has experienced recurring water-related problems, with multiple complaints about heavy water leaks between November 2023 and December 2024, including both emergency and non-emergency situations. The property has also faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three separate complaints in late 2023 and early 2024, though HPD inspections were unable to access apartments to verify these conditions. Additional concerns in late 2023 included electrical issues (outlet/switch), plumbing problems (toilet), and interior maintenance needs (paint/plaster), though most of these inspections resulted in no violations being found.

The building has open violations as of December 2023, including issues in apartments 2R and 3R related to the intercom system, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detecting device, and various repairs needed in common areas such as self-closing doors. Historical records show consistent bedbug management compliance, with no reported infestations since at least 2019, and regular rodent inspections passing consistently since 2017. The property has had four separate violations issued for failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2020, though these were eventually dismissed. A complaint regarding an illegal conversion was filed in 2019, but access was denied during inspection attempts.

The most recent building inspection from April 2025 showed no major concerns, suggesting improved maintenance in recent months. The building's 311 service records show recent complaints about standing water in June 2025, which was investigated by DOHMH with no violations found. The property has maintained proper bedbug reporting procedures, demonstrating compliance with housing regulations. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the past few years, recent months show fewer complaints and inspections with no major violations, indicating possible improvements in building management and maintenance practices.