458 West 143rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

458 West 143rd Street is a 21-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Madelyn Lugo. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with particularly frequent complaints about heat/hot water problems and plumbing issues. In 2025 alone, there were multiple reports of heat and hot water problems, including complaints filed on February 24 (with multiple associated plumbing issues) and a separate incident on March 13.

The most recent complaints from April 2025 involve water leaks with heavy flow and unsanitary conditions related to mold, with at least one of these resulting in issued violations. The building has also faced challenges with building systems and safety features, including an open violation from October 2024 regarding a broken buzzer system at the entrance, and previous violations related to smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detection equipment. The property's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with several complaints requiring multiple follow-ups for proper inspection access.

While there have been concerns about plumbing and heating systems, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 marking this as passed. Notably, there have been no reported cases of bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2025), and a 2019 boiler inspection violation was dismissed after payment of a penalty. The building's overall condition appears to show persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly with water-related systems and heating, while safety systems and emergency features have required attention to maintain compliance with housing codes.