602 West 139th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031
The 30-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement at 602 West 139th Street in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Alex Jiminez, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024 and 2025. Between December 2024 and June 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, with several complaints being closed due to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) being unable to gain access for inspection. An active water leak complaint from May 2025 remains unresolved as of June 2025. The building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2025 and 2024, though there were reports of mice infestations in apartments 1 and 23 in late 2024.
The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with several complaints between 2019 and 2023, though inspections in 2023 showed no violations at the time. A significant inspection in November 2024 revealed multiple violations in apartment 23, including issues with heat, hot water, water leaks, and infestation problems, though most of these violations were certified as corrected by November 2024. The building's maintenance history shows both environmental control board violations and department of buildings complaints related to elevator safety and unauthorized construction work. A 2018 inspection found the elevator out of service, creating hazardous conditions, and there were multiple elevator-related violations between 2018 and 2020 that were ultimately resolved.
There were also concerns about unauthorized dwelling conversions, with a 2018 violation citing maintenance of multiple illegal dwelling units. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record in recent years, with only two reports of infestation (in 2018-2019) among the 2020-2024 filings, and no recent pest complaints. Recent permits issued between 2019 and 2022 suggest ongoing maintenance and repair work, including electrical and plumbing improvements. The building's age and history suggest typical urban maintenance challenges, though the recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years appear to be the most significant ongoing concern for residents.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 30 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 31550 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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