265 West 146th Street, Manhattan, NY 10039

265 West 146th Street is a 5-story, 19-unit Old Law Tenement building in Harlem, built in 1920 and currently owned by Jonah Bamberger. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with particularly concerning patterns emerging in 2025. Multiple housing code violations and complaints have been documented between February and April 2025, including problems with heat/hot water, water leaks, mold, and unsanitary conditions.

Notable issues from 2025 include violations related to plumbing (bathtub/shower), ceiling paint/plaster, and emergency mold conditions requiring attention. These problems follow a pattern observed throughout 2024 and 2023, including multiple instances of mold, water leaks, and building maintenance concerns. Of particular note, several violations remain open as of the most recent inspection dates, including issues with self-closing doors in common areas and apartment 12A, carbon monoxide detector functionality, and broken paving at the cellar front area. The building has undergone various inspections and complaints regarding unauthorized activities, including three reports of illegal hotel rooms in 2019-2020, though these complaints were either unsubstantiated or resulted in no violations.

A significant environmental control board violation was recorded in 2018 related to false certifications, resulting in a $12,500 penalty. The property has maintained rigorous rodent inspection compliance, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 passing successfully, though rat activity was noted in an April 2025 inspection. Bedbug reports have been minimal, with no infestations reported since 2019, and recent inspections indicate effective pest management practices. The building's violation history shows ongoing attention required to address both safety concerns and general maintenance issues, with some violations remaining unresolved as of the latest available data.