158 West 58th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

158 West 58th Street is a 9-story building constructed in 1911, currently functioning as a New Law Single Room Occupancy property, and owned by John Papaps. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water systems. The most recent issues were documented in multiple 2025 emergency service requests for heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building, with similar complaints having occurred consistently since at least 2022.

The property has undergone several inspections, including a November 2023 façade inspection that resulted in an "Unsafe" notification under LL11/98 regulations. Recent years have shown ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with the building's mechanical systems. In 2024, the building received multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to electrical systems, including improper conductor termination and grounding issues, with penalties totaling $10,000.

The building has also faced structural and safety inspection requirements, including annual bedbug reporting (showing no infestations from 2020-2024) and rodent inspections, with mixed results. While the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 passed, previous inspections had documented issues, including rat activity in December 2022. The property has been subject to various compliance requirements, including energy efficiency reporting and tenant safety inspections, with some violations being dismissed while others remain active or have significant penalties associated with them.