247 West 145th Street, Manhattan, NY 10039

247 West 145th Street is a 6-story, 41-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Christina Pimentel. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple HPD inspections and violations issued between March and May 2025, including problems with heat/hot water systems affecting the entire building, radiator plumbing issues, unsanitary conditions with pests, and various maintenance concerns involving walls and appliances. Apartment 6E has had particularly significant documented issues, including problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, mold, pest infestations, and plumbing issues as of December 2024.

The building's elevator systems have been a major area of concern, with multiple complaints about single-device service and non-compliance with safety requirements throughout 2023-2025, resulting in substantial active penalties totaling $125,000. The property has a documented history of rat activity as recently as March 2025, though a subsequent inspection in July 2025 passed. While there was one reported case of bedbugs in 2022-2023, more recent filings show no infestations between 2023-2024.

The building has also faced challenges with infrastructure maintenance, including a March 2025 complaint about flooring conditions and continuing issues with heating systems. Multiple violations regarding door lock monitoring and elevator safety features are currently active, though some historical violations have been resolved. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of unresolved violations, with several "Failure to Certify Correction on Immediately Hazardous" violations still active as of 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance and maintenance response times.