223 West 145th Street, Manhattan, NY 10039

The 25-unit, 6-story tenement building at 223 West 145th Street in Harlem, built in 1920 and currently owned by Craig Livingston, has experienced multiple concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing elevator emergency situation, with multiple Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations from 2023-2024 showing the elevator has been repeatedly out of service, with penalties totaling $82,500 that remain active as of 2025.

The building has also faced recurring heating and water issues, with numerous HPD complaints in early 2025 regarding heat/hot water problems and water leaks that have been documented as emergencies. Recent inspections and complaints reveal persistent maintenance challenges, including mold issues (April 2025), electrical problems (April 2025), and various housing maintenance code violations.

An investigation of violation records from late 2024 shows multiple issues requiring attention, including problems with self-closing doors, fire escape defects, sanitation concerns, and safety equipment deficiencies in apartment 3B. While the building shows no recent bedbug infestations and records indicate rat activity has been addressed through inspections, the pattern of recurring elevator failures and heating problems, along with multiple active violations, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety. The building's age and history as a New Law Tenement are consistent with its current condition, though the recent pattern of complaints indicates increasing maintenance concerns since late 2024.