509 West 142nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The six-story, 12-unit building at 509 West 142nd Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Donald Notice, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there is currently an open complaint regarding an electric/gas range from February 2025.

The building has faced recurring problems with electrical systems, particularly in December 2023 when multiple violations were issued related to lighting, outlets, and switch issues, along with a notable pattern of heat and hot water complaints (with violations) in 2022 and 2023 affecting the entire building. More recently, in 2024, there was a pest-related complaint, though no violations were issued, and the building has experienced some rodent activity as indicated by inspections in early 2025. The property has documented violations from December 2023 affecting both common areas and Unit 4E, including issues with fire retardant materials, plastered surfaces, and a self-closing door.

Of particular concern are active Department of Buildings environmental violations from 2022 regarding unauthorized cellar conversions to living space, including bathroom and kitchen installations, which were issued following inspections on January 28, 2022. This property also has an open violation regarding elevator service from early 2025, though past elevator service issues appear to have been resolved, as evidenced by multiple past inspections passing or showing compliance. While the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations across multiple reporting periods since 2020, it has experienced some rodent activity as per inspection results between 2020 and 2025, though most recent inspections have shown compliance.