518 West 139th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

518 West 139th Street, a 6-story, 42-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, is currently experiencing multiple maintenance and safety concerns under the ownership of Angel Fabian. The building has a persistent rodent control issue, with recent inspections in June 2025 confirming rat activity, and several bait applications throughout 2023-2025 showing ongoing attempts to address the problem. A significant safety concern exists with an open smoke detector violation reported in May 2025, while previous heat and hot water issues documented in early 2025 indicate problems with the building's essential services.

Apartment 37 has multiple open violations from December 2024, including issues with carbon monoxide detection, smoke detectors, heating, and several maintenance concerns, while Apartment 45 was found to have mold in the bathroom and hot water issues. The building has a history of various operational challenges, including multiple complaints about the boiler system in 2021-2022, and elevator service issues in 2020. There are active Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations related to construction work not conforming to approved documents, specifically concerning unauthorized modifications in Apartment 23.

The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestations in the past three reporting periods from 2022-2024. Recent inspection and service request patterns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building infrastructure and safety systems, though some historical concerns have been addressed based on closed violation status. The building's history of violations, both current and resolved, indicates persistent issues with building systems and maintenance that require monitoring, particularly regarding safety systems and pest control.