269 West 154th Street, Manhattan, NY 10039

The 31-unit, 6-story building at 269 West 154th Street in Harlem, owned by Kimberly Marshall, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025. The most pressing recent concerns include water-related problems, with multiple complaints regarding heavy flow water leaks and plumbing issues between February and June 2025, some classified as emergencies. The building's systems have attracted attention with persistent elevator-related complaints, particularly regarding single-device operation and alternate service, though inspections consistently found no violations.

Apartment 6B has faced notable challenges, with violations issued in 2024 for missing safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) and infestation issues, though these violations were certified as addressed by February 2025. The property has maintained active compliance with rodent inspections, passing multiple checks in 2023-2025, including a recent June 2025 service request that could not be fully investigated. While the building's management has responded to various housing maintenance code complaints, many HPD inspections were either unable to complete or resulted in no violations being found.

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of water-related issues, including multiple leaks and plumbing complaints, as well as concerns about interior conditions such as paint and plaster work. However, the property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations since 2019, and has passed regular rodent inspections despite some recent complaints. The Department of Buildings has an active violation on record from April 2023 regarding failure to file the 2022 external low pressure inspection, while several past violations from 2018-2019 were resolved. The property's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with water systems and building maintenance, though many individual complaints have been addressed through proper channels.