511 West 138th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story, 15-unit tenement building at 511 West 138th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Maite Tac, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2019, with the most significant being multiple heating system failures. Most recently, in late November 2023, a building-wide heat and hot water complaint was filed, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

Previous heat-related incidents occurred throughout 2019 and continue to be a concern, as evidenced by the building's emergency heating complaints. The building underwent a boiler inspection in June 2024 that revealed several issues requiring attention, including smoking during operation and various maintenance deficiencies, though these violations were resolved with no penalties imposed. The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, with rodent sightings reported in 2024 and 2020, though more recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 show passed results.

Bedbug inspections have consistently shown no active infestations or eradication efforts required, according to the records from 2021 through 2025. An electrical issues emerged in June 2019, resulting in violations being issued, and there have been various health and safety compliance matters addressed, including the posting of gas leak procedures and building management contact information in 2019. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with core systems such as heat and electricity, though some recent improvements are indicated by passed rodent inspections and cleared violations.