420 West 146th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story, 14-unit building at 420 West 146th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Ricky Baker, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems and pest management, over the past three years. The property has shown consistent problems with heat and hot water availability, with emergency complaints recorded in 2024 (November, September, and multiple incidents in May), and previous similar issues documented from 2021 through 2023.

Additionally, there are multiple active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the years 2019-2022, dating back to 2023. More recently, the building has been grappling with significant rodent-related concerns, with eight documented rodent sightings or conditions attracting rodents between May 2024 and June 2025.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations requiring follow-up inspections, and while some inspections resulted in "Passed" status, others identified "Rat Activity." The building's maintenance history shows periodic problems with specific apartments, including a 2020 violation in Apartment 13 regarding water leakage and plaster surfaces, and a 2021 violation in Apartment 3 concerning door-related issues. While the property has maintained a zero record for bedbug infestations in recent years (2019-2024), the recurring heating system failures and rodent issues remain significant points of concern.