232 West 149th Street, Manhattan, NY 10039

The 6-story, 18-unit tenement building at 232 West 149th Street in Harlem, owned by Genevieve Outlaw, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of heating and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with emergency complaints recorded in December 2024 and January 2025, though some of these were subsequently closed after verification of repairs. A current open plumbing complaint regarding the bathtub/shower was filed in January 2025.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges throughout 2024, including electrical issues (lighting and no lighting complaints), flooring problems, and a pest infestation in July 2024. More serious concerns emerged from an October 2024 inspection of Apartment 2B, revealing multiple violations related to safety equipment including defective smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were certified as corrected by late November 2024. The building's recent history shows recurring infrastructure challenges, particularly with the heating system and general maintenance.

Multiple rodent inspections have been conducted between 2021 and 2025, with varying results, including instances of rat activity noted in 2023-2024, though a June 2025 inspection passed. While the property has maintained consistent bedbug reporting showing no infestations between 2021 and 2024, the ongoing maintenance issues suggest a need for continued attention to building systems and infrastructure. Numerous housing code violations remain open as of October 2024, particularly concerning public areas and specific apartments, including issues with fire safety materials, wall conditions, and windows in 6th-story common areas and Apartment 6A. The building, constructed in 1910, is classified as a "New Law Tenement," and while several past violations have been closed, the pattern of recurring heating, plumbing, and maintenance issues indicates ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.