135 Hamilton Place, Manhattan, NY 10031

135 Hamilton Place is a 35-unit, 7-story residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Stephen Kraus. The property has experienced recurring issues with elevator service, water temperature control, and various maintenance concerns. Most recently, as of June 2025, there are open complaints regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage conditions and water supply plumbing issues. The building has multiple open violations from December 2024 concerning hot water temperature exceeding the allowable limit of 130°F in apartments 4C and 6B, as well as ongoing issues with self-closing doors at the building entrance.

Prior to that, the property faced significant challenges with pest infestations, including documented mouse problems in multiple apartments (1E, 2E, 6D) as of December 2024. The elevator system has been a particular point of concern, with multiple complaints and violations related to its operation between 2022 and 2025, including issues with phone connectivity, misalignment, and safety features. The building's exterior has required attention, with violations noting cracked stucco and other facade issues, though these were documented as "active" rather than requiring immediate correction. While the property has passed recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, there were failures noted in earlier inspections from 2020.

Bedbug reports indicate occasional infestations between 2019 and 2020, but subsequent filings from 2021 to 2025 show zero affected units. The building's management has faced challenges responding to inspection requests, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints in 2025 where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification of reported issues, covering various maintenance categories including paint/plaster, plumbing, and general repairs. While some violations have been closed, others remain open as of 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance and communication challenges between management and housing authorities. The property has generally maintained compliance with basic safety and sanitary standards, passing recent rodent inspections, but has accumulated a number of open violations and repeat complaints suggesting persistent building system and maintenance issues.