542 West 153rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 7-story, 34-unit residential building at 542 West 153rd Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Landon Cole, was constructed in 2015 and has experienced several recurring maintenance issues. As of July 2025, there are open complaints regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage (April 2025) and heat/hot water problems (March 2025). The building's elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints about single-device functionality and lack of alternate service dating back to 2018, with the most recent complaint entered in March 2025 currently listed as active.

This pattern is substantiated by several Environmental Control Board violations related to elevator maintenance and access requirements, including a $625 penalty in 2021 for control room access issues. The property has faced various maintenance challenges in recent years, including multiple instances of water-related problems. Apartment 204 had documented water leak issues in 2023, while earlier violations from 2022-2023 affected multiple units, including 202 and 402. Recent service requests and violations also indicate ongoing concerns with building systems, including electrical issues (no lighting), window frames, and general maintenance requirements.

The building experienced bedbug infestations requiring eradication in 2021 and 2024, though no re-infestations were reported. Rodent activity appears to be a significant ongoing issue, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 documenting rat activity and bait applications. The property has also had various Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly related to window frames and water leaks, though many have been resolved. Recent bedbug and rodent inspection results, along with multiple open complaints regarding basic services, suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and maintenance response times.