465 West 144th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The three-story, single-unit residential building at 465 West 144th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Jennifer Clark-Harris, has a significant history of pest-related issues and maintenance concerns since its 1890 construction. The property has been actively monitored for rodent problems, with multiple 311 complaints and inspections showing recurring rat activity through 2022-2025, despite some recent inspections showing "Passed" results. Notably, there have been several open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2021-2024, and a 2018 violation regarding damaged brick/mortar treads at the stoop.

The building experienced substantial maintenance issues in 2013, primarily affecting Apartment 5 on the third story, including roof leaks in the bathroom and kitchen, broken window frames, and defective plastered surfaces, though these violations were later certified as resolved in 2018. More recently, the building has faced compliance issues with its external inspections, with active violations in 2023-2024 for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2023. An Environmental Control Board violation from 2019 regarding the disrepair of outdoor steps resulted in a $3,125 penalty.

The property has undergone several rodent inspections in recent years, with mixed results, including instances of rat activity and bait application. Two significant complaints concerning illegal hotel rooms and SRO occupancy were filed in 2019 and 2022, though these investigations encountered access issues for inspectors. While the building has shown some progress in recent months, as evidenced by several Passed rodent inspections in 2024-2025, the historical pattern of maintenance and pest control challenges suggests ongoing oversight will be necessary.