544 West 113th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

544 West 113th Street is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building located in Morningside Heights, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by David Greenberg. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently reported in August 2024 affecting the entire building, with similar complaints documented in February 2022.

During these incidents, Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors were unable to gain access to the units for verification. A significant water leak was reported and investigated by HPD in February 2022, though no violations were issued. The property has had two formal Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, one in 2021 and another in 2024, though official records show no evidence of bedbug infestations during the last five reporting periods.

The Department of Buildings (DOB) records from 2022 show two complaints, one regarding construction work and another concerning vent/exhaust issues, with an active ECB violation issued for unauthorized construction work in the basement area with a $2,500 penalty. However, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections, as evidenced by successful completions in 2025, 2024, 2023, and previous years back to 2016. While the building has faced several maintenance issues over the past few years, including hot water concerns and the need for improved communication during inspections, it has maintained a clean record regarding pest infestations and passed regular rodent inspections, suggesting effective pest control measures are in place.