525 West 142nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The four-story, four-unit building at 525 West 142nd Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Genevieve Outlaw and constructed in 1910, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, Unit 4A (the only recorded affected unit) has had multiple violations as of 2023-2024, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, ceiling damage, water leaks, and pest infestations involving cockroaches, though many of these violations were officially closed after repairs or corrections were certified between June and September 2024.

The building has also faced recurring pest-related complaints, with multiple reports between 2021-2023, though recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 show improved conditions with passed rodent inspections and no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years. The property has undergone various repairs and inspections, with significant recent work noted on the roof bulkhead ceiling in 2024, including requirements to paint with light-colored paint and properly repair fire retardant materials. The building experienced a cooking gas-related emergency complaint in 2023, though no violations were ultimately issued.

A sidewalk shed violation was recorded and resolved in 2024, related to access agreements with a neighboring property. Importantly, all recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show zero infested units, and recent rodent inspections have consistently passed, suggesting improved overall building maintenance. The building's historical data shows a pattern of various maintenance issues over the years, though the most recent inspection results indicate better compliance with housing maintenance codes.