208 West 140th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The six-story, 18-unit building at 208 West 140th Street in Harlem, owned by Bh 208 West 140th LLC, has experienced persistent pest-related issues over the past few years, with the most recent complaint filed in May 2025 remaining unresolved as of this report date. The property has undergone multiple pest-related interventions between 2024-2025, including several closed complaints, some resulting in violations that required owner correction. Notably, Apartment 17 has had multiple violations in 2024 related to pests, window issues, and safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were certified as corrected by September 2024.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges including heat and hot water issues (documented in January 2024 and November 2022), window frame problems, and more recently, violations related to self-closing doors in Apartments 7 and common areas. The building's pest management history shows a pattern of recurring issues, with bedbug infestations reported in 2022, 2023, and 2024 affecting multiple units each time, though all were subsequently eradicated. The property manager has maintained compliance with rodent inspections in 2024 and early 2025, passing these inspections, though there were concerns about rat activity noted in 2023.

While a non-emergency complaint regarding illegal hotel rooms was investigated in late 2023, the inspector was unable to gain access to the property. The most recent building inspection records from 2025-2024 indicate an ongoing need for attention to sanitary conditions, particularly regarding pests, though there have been periods of successful remediation evidenced by closed violations and compliance with rodent inspections. The building's age (built in 1926) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it possesses original historic features, which may influence maintenance practices and requirements.