227 West 140th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The five-story, 10-unit building at 227 West 140th Street in Harlem, owned by Kenneth Morrison, has experienced persistent heating system challenges throughout 2024-2025, with multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints recorded between December 2024 and May 2025, though inspections often found these issues resolved prior to verification or were unable to access units for inspection. The property has several active violations from a November 2024 inspection of the vacant Apartment 3B, including issues with water leaks, mouse infestation, damaged surfaces, and broken self-closing doors, with some violations classified as Class A or B requiring prompt attention.

The building's maintenance history shows attempts to address plumbing issues in late 2024 through multiple service requests, though access difficulties hindered some inspections. Additional concerns include an open Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection, and historical pest control issues with documented bedbug infestations in 2020-2021, though recent rodent inspections from 2022 through 2025 have consistently passed, indicating improved conditions.

Tenants have also reported various maintenance issues including flooring concerns, bathroom problems, and hallway obstructions, with housing maintenance code violations suggesting a pattern of delayed repairs and access challenges for inspectors. While some emergency complaints were resolved promptly, the repeated nature of heating system failures and ongoing violations in Apartment 3B suggest systemic maintenance challenges within the aging structure.