226 West 141st Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

226 West 141st Street is a 5-story, 13-unit New Law Tenement building located in Harlem and owned by Kenneth Morrison. The building, constructed in 1920, has experienced persistent heating and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems, with the most recent incidents occurring in January 2025 and November 2023, though HPD inspectors were often unable to gain access to conduct necessary inspections.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including water leaks (August 2024), issues with paint/plaster (August 2024), flooring concerns (May 2024), and sanitation problems evidenced by multiple rodent inspections. The property has documented rodent activity from 2022 through 2025, though the most recent inspection in May 2025 passed. A concerning pattern of infestation was noted in mid-2021, particularly affecting apartment 1B, which experienced issues with mice and roaches, though these violations were subsequently closed.

The building's compliance with bedbug reporting requirements is up-to-date as of June 2025, showing no current infestations or previous problems during the reporting period. Recent violations remain active regarding the failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection documentation (April 2023). Despite these challenges, the building has demonstrated some improvements, with recent rodent inspections generally passing, though earlier inspections showed consistent rat activity. The property has had multiple instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for necessary inspections, which has hindered resolution of some reported issues.