639 West 142nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

639 West 142nd Street, a three-story building in Hamilton Heights currently owned by Tony Mieses, has experienced several noteworthy events in recent years. Most concerning are multiple Building Class A violations related to bedbug reporting, with notices issued in 2022, 2023, and 2024 for failure to submit the required annual bedbug report - though the most recent filing in May 2025 indicates no infestations during the previous reporting period.

The property faced significant structural and safety concerns in early 2023, including three Department of Buildings complaints - one regarding debris potentially falling from the building, and two related to unauthorized sidewalk shed conditions - both resulting in Oath Violations. Environmental Control Board violations from January 2023 revealed hazardous conditions with missing lighting on the sidewalk shed, though these violations were ultimately resolved with penalties. The building has documented ongoing maintenance issues, particularly with exterior elements, including an active ECB violation (as of January 2023) regarding the perimeter roof parapet's poor condition and visible damage to bricks and stucco on the third floor.

However, there is positive news regarding pest management: the property has consistently passed nine consecutive rodent inspections between 2016 and 2025, indicating effective pest control measures are being maintained. The bedbug reporting history shows no infestations between 2017 and 2020, suggesting prior issues were resolved, and the most recent 2025 report continues this trend. While the building has faced some regulatory challenges, particularly in 2022 and 2023, recent inspections and reporting suggest improvements in compliance and maintenance, though the active structural violation should be noted.