638 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

The five-story, 13-unit building at 638 West End Avenue, owned by Itay Gamlieli, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges throughout 2024-2025. Recent open complaints as of April 2025 include issues with plumbing (sink problems), water leaks, and unsanitary conditions related to pests. The building has a history of plumbing-related complaints, with multiple emergency requests in early 2025 regarding basins, bathtubs, showers, and radiators, though many of these were closed due to inspection access issues.

Heat and hot water problems were documented in both October 2024 and January 2025, with at least one instance requiring emergency intervention. The property has notable violations and ongoing maintenance needs. As of July 2025, building inspection records indicate significant issues in apartment 2A (including multiple repair needs for plaster surfaces, sinks, and kitchen facilities) and apartment 5B (with multiple violations related to plaster surfaces, bathroom fixtures, and a vanity).

A September 2024 violation regarding the failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection remains active. The building is currently experiencing rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 documenting rat presence and bait application. While the building's bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no documented infestations, the persistent maintenance issues and rodent presence suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property, constructed in 1901 in NYC's Upper West Side, has experienced these recurring issues despite multiple attempts by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to conduct inspections and address the complaints.