565 West 139th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

565 West 139th Street is a 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910 in Hamilton Heights, containing 36 residential units and currently owned by Josh Shakiba. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water service, particularly evident in 2025 with multiple emergency complaints reporting building-wide problems, though inspection access was often not granted or allowed.

The building has shown persistent maintenance challenges, with open violations as of mid-2025 regarding lead paint compliance in multiple apartments (21, 32, 44) from a 2024 inspection, along with various housing code violations in Apartment 1 including mold, water leaks, and pest issues. The Department of Buildings has recorded various concerning patterns between 2020 and 2025, including violations related to illegal hotel rooms, elevator service issues, and boiler compliance problems, with some violations resulting in penalties such as a $2,500 fine in 2023 for failure to provide proper fire alarm systems for transient use in Apartment 46. The building's recent history indicates ongoing infrastructure and maintenance challenges, particularly regarding HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, as evidenced by numerous heat-related complaints and violations.

While the property has consistently passed bedbug inspections since 2020, it has encountered rodent activity as recently as July 2025, suggesting ongoing pest management issues. The building's management has made attempts at remedial actions, as shown by several permit issuances between 2019-2020, though many recent violations remain open. The property has also been subject to multiple inspections between 2022-2025 for various code violations, including fire safety, plumbing, and general maintenance concerns.