470 West 146th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 6-story, 25-unit building at 470 West 146th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Ledia Mccray and constructed in 1926, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. The most pressing concerns involve heat and hot water service, with three complaints from 2024-2025 reporting problems affecting the entire building, though inspections found varying degrees of access issues and corrections. The building has also faced safety concerns, particularly in 2024 with a broken window guard violation, and more recently in 2025 with a mold-related complaint, though HPD inspections found no housing law violations in the latter case.

A significant number of violations remain open related to fire safety requirements, including defective fire retardant material and self-closing door issues in public areas, as identified in July 2024 inspections. The property has a documented history of pest-related issues, including multiple unsanitary condition complaints regarding mold and pests in 2021, and ongoing rodent inspection failures in 2024-2025. The building's facade and maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns, with multiple active violations regarding the failure to submit required boiler inspection reports and exterior wall maintenance documentation.

A particularly notable violation from 2019 regarding inadequate safety measures for protecting the public from an unsafe facade remains active with a substantial penalty. Recent maintenance efforts include multiple bait applications for rodent control in 2023 and 2024, and the issuance of several permits for work on the property between 2020-2023. The building's management has faced challenges in allowing access for inspections, as evidenced by several complaints being closed due to lack of access, and there are open violations related to fire safety materials and door closures that require proper repairs or replacements.