201 West 144th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 20-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 201 West 144th Street in Harlem, owned by Andrew Kleiman, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in summer 2025, there were multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with corresponding Housing Maintenance Code Complaints filed in June 2025. The building has shown persistent problems with heating systems, with multiple complaints in both January and June 2025.

Apartment 34 has significant open violations as of December 2024, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, defective kitchen cabinets and floor tiles, and evidence of a mouse infestation. The building has also faced rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 showing rat activity, and was subject to a rodent baiting program across several months in 2025. The property has a history of maintenance challenges beyond the current heating and pest control issues. In December 2024, multiple violations were issued regarding electrical systems, cabinet conditions, and various surface repairs, though some complaints from that period were inspected without violations issued.

There was also an open boiler-related complaint from June 2025, which resulted in an Oath violation. The building previously experienced two vent/exhaust issues, with one resulting in a penalty in 2022 for unpermitted electrical work. While there have been several bedbug reports between 2019 and 2024, most recent filings (2022-2024) indicate no current infestations. The property has active violations that require correction, particularly focusing on safety systems (smoke/carbon monoxide detectors) and basic habitability concerns (pest control, heating systems).