528 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025
The eight-story tenement building at 528 West 111th Street in Morningside Heights, owned by Denes Petoe and containing 41 units, has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, particularly during the winter months. Between December 2023 and January 2025, the building saw at least 10 heat/hot water-related complaints through both 311 and Housing Maintenance Code channels, with several designations as "emergency" situations.
Most recently, in January 2025, there was another heat complaint filed and closed within four days. The building has also faced significant safety concerns, including a Department of Buildings violation from 2018 regarding improper installation of gas dryers in the laundry room and lack of required sprinkler systems, resulting in fines totaling $2,600. Two tenant safety inspections in 2022 showed compliance, though there has been one active complaint from May 2025 regarding vent/exhaust issues.
The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs since 2019, with no reported infestations in the past five years, and passed recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024. Several building maintenance violations were documented between 2021 and 2024, including issues with door self-closing mechanisms and required safety postings, though these have been resolved. The building's heating system appears to be a persistent problem, based on the frequency and pattern of complaints, particularly during colder months.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 41 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 53085 sq ft |
Floors | 8 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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