627 West 113th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 5-story, 10-unit building at 627 West 113th Street in Morningside Heights, currently owned by Zada 113th Realty LLC, is a converted Class A building that dates back to 1898. The property has experienced several recurring issues over the past two years, with the most significant being multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage, particularly in late 2024 and 2025, some of which resulted in housing violations. A notable cluster of maintenance issues occurred in early 2024, including problems with water leaks, mold, and both door-related complaints.

The building has also faced several violations related to its heating and hot water systems, particularly affecting apartment 3R, with documented issues of inadequate heat and hot water supply in February 2024. Recent inspections in 2023-2025 revealed various concerns during a period of construction, including multiple Environmental Control Board violations regarding inadequate tenant protection plans, fire safety equipment, and construction site housekeeping. The building underwent significant scrutiny for possible illegal conversions, with complaints registered in 2019, 2022, and 2023, though most were found to be unsubstantiated or resulted in a violation served for 2023. While the building has generally maintained good compliance with rodent inspections, showing three passed inspections in 2024-2025, the property has experienced periodic rodent activity as noted in various inspections between 2022 and 2023.

The most recent serious maintenance issues appear to be resolved, with no active violations or complaints regarding heating, hot water, or sanitation as of mid-2025. The building has maintained a consistent record of being bedbug-free according to the annual reports submitted since 2019. While some garbage/storage issues continue to be reported, the overall trend shows fewer recurring violations, suggesting improved response to maintenance concerns. The property is currently up to date with bedbug reporting requirements and has passed recent rodent inspections, though previous years showed variable results in pest management.