136 Hillside Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

The four-story, 8-unit residential building at 136 Hillside Avenue in Inwood, owned by Jay Gelb and constructed in 1990, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant concerns arising in 2023-2024. The building faced recurring water-related problems, including a heavy flow leak reported in August 2024 and a slow leak documented in October 2023, both of which were inspected by HPD.

There were also two heating system emergencies, one in April 2024 and another in October 2023, along with multiple complaints regarding various maintenance issues such as flooring, unsanitary conditions, and problems with the building's security system (bell/buzzer/intercom). Notably, there were violations issued in April 2023 for Apartment 4B, including issues with the bell/buzzer system, kitchen cabinet, wood floor, plastered surfaces, and a smoke detector, though most of these were certified as corrected by mid-2023. The building's health and safety record shows both positive and concerning trends.

While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2025, 2024, 2023), indicating effective pest management, there were some rodent activity concerns noted in late 2024. Specifically, a rat activity finding was recorded in November 2024, following a previously passed inspection in December 2024, suggesting some ongoing pest management challenges. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations and complaints, with most being closed through either inspection or certification, though some issues, particularly related to mold and water leaks, have persisted or required multiple reports to address adequately.