215 West 147th Street, Manhattan, NY 10039
The 5-story New Law Tenement building at 215 West 147th Street in Harlem, owned by Kiumarz Geula, has a complex maintenance history since its construction in 1920. Most recently, in January 2025, there is an open plumbing issue concerning the bathtub/shower. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly evident in a cluster of complaints from September 2024 that included unsanitary conditions (pests), plumbing issues (basin/sink), various appliance problems, and door/window concerns.
Notably, apartment 4D was found to have multiple violations in September 2024, including problems with electrical fixtures, missing smoke detectors, and evidence of rodent and insect infestations, all of which were certified for correction by late October 2024. The building has passed recent rodent inspections (most recently in January 2025), though there were periods of rat activity noted in July and October 2024. The property has two active violations related to low-pressure inspection filing requirements from 2023 and 2022.
Historical records show various maintenance issues have been addressed over time, including a significant July 2022 violation regarding a missing step on the fire escape. Despite these challenges, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2018-2024 shows no infestations, and recent rodent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades, suggesting some improvements in pest management. The building's maintenance record reveals a pattern of addressing violations, though some recent issues, including the open bathtub/shower complaint from January 2025, indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 15 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 16887 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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