526 West 147th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

526 West 147th Street is a 5-story, 21-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Carl Zekaria. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most pressing concerns centering around Unit 52, which was found to have both mold and rodent infestations in December 2024, along with violations related to peeling paint and a defective kitchen cabinet.

The building has a documented history of plumbing and water issues, including problems with water supply in February 2024, and multiple complaints about HVAC systems. Electrical problems have also been a recurring issue, as evidenced by several power outage complaints in 2024. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 showing compliance after previous instances of rat activity were noted in January 2025 and 2022.

While the building has maintained an active bedbug report record showing no infestations in the past five years, the general maintenance record shows consistent issues with various building systems and infrastructure, including ceilings, floors, and plumbing. The building has also experienced several issues with access for inspections, particularly in response to complaints about heat and hot water problems, where inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions. Recent building inspection records indicate some improvements, with several violations being certified as resolved, though there remain some open violations related to mold that require attention.