207 West 144th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030
207 West 144th Street is a 6-story, 19-unit New Law Tenement apartment building in Harlem, owned by Dwight Jordan and constructed in 1921. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three separate complaints in 2022 and additional complaints in 2024. The most recent heat-related complaint from October 2024 remains notable, particularly as HPD was unable to gain access to conduct an inspection. The building has also faced multiple maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues, wall deterioration, and safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide detectors, particularly evident in May 2022 when multiple complaints across different categories were filed simultaneously.
The property has several open violations and compliance issues of concern. Notably, there are two open B-class violations from 2020 regarding fire safety egress problems, including an obstruction in a fireproof passageway and a window air conditioner protruding beyond the windowsill. An active violation from 2019 regarding the failure to file the 2017 boiler inspection report remains unresolved. The building has maintained a good track record with bedbug management, with no reported infestations in the past three years (2021-2024), and has recently passed multiple rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in September 2023.
The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance issues between 2020 and 2024, with multiple complaints about essential services and various safety concerns. While recent rodent inspections have been successful, the persistent heating system problems and open fire safety violations suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges. The property has undergone several inspections and investigations regarding potential illegal hotel operations, though no significant violations were confirmed. A 2021 bedbug reporting violation was issued but appears to be an isolated incident considering the subsequent years' reports showing no infestations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 19 |
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Year built | 1921 |
Total area | 15516 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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