220 West 141st Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 5-story, 30-unit tenement building at 220 West 141st Street in Harlem, owned by Lenore Browne, has experienced numerous maintenance challenges particularly in 2025. Most concerning are multiple open water leak complaints from April 2025, along with recent issues involving paint/plaster problems and mold. The building has also faced significant heat and hot water system problems throughout 2025, with multiple complaints indicating building-wide and apartment-specific issues.

Inspection attempts by HPD have generally been unable to gain access to units for verification. The building's mechanical systems, particularly the heating infrastructure, have shown persistent issues, as evidenced by multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to boiler leaks and maintenance problems between 2022-2023, with penalties totaling over $10,000. Apart from these pressing issues, there have been ongoing rodent control efforts, with inspections in 2024 showing variable results between "Passed" and "Rat Activity." The building has also had multiple violations regarding energy benchmarking reporting requirements between 2019-2020, though these appear to have been resolved.

While there have been documented pest infestations in specific units (notably apartments 1B and 5B), the recent bedbug reports show no active infestations between 2022-2024. The property has undergone several maintenance inspections, with varying results, and is currently operable under New York's housing maintenance codes, though several open violations remain outstanding as of 2025. **Note**: This summary is based on property records and does not represent a direct opinion or recommendation to prospective tenants.