215 West 140th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

215 West 140th Street is a 5-story, 15-unit residential building located in Harlem, built in 1920 and currently owned by Northern Man Equities. The property has experienced a series of maintenance issues throughout 2024, with the most recent complaints in September 2024 involving a refrigerator problem (violations issued) and a door issue (no violations). The building has a documented history of appliance problems, particularly with refrigeration units, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2024.

Additional maintenance concerns have included plumbing issues (specifically sink problems), ceiling paint/plaster issues, slow water leaks, safety concerns regarding smoke detectors, and pest-related problems, with violations issued for unsanitary conditions including pests in May 2024. Of particular note are the recent open violations as of October 2024 in apartment 2A, involving rodent infestations, including mice and roaches, along with issues related to carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and self-closing doors. The building maintains a record of regular rodent inspections, all of which have passed since 2017, indicating active management of pest control.

Recent bedbug reporting from 2022 to 2025 shows no infestations in the building during the past four reporting periods. A structural stability complaint regarding building shaking was filed in 2021 but was investigated and found not to merit any violation. The property's recent history shows ongoing maintenance challenges that management has been addressing, as evidenced by the regular closure of complaints, though some open violations remain as of late 2024. The building's age and classification as an "Old Law Tenement" are factors to consider in the context of its maintenance history.