450 West 147th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 6-story, 32-unit Paul Revere Apt Corp building at 450 West 147th Street in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly regarding water and sanitation problems. Most notably, as of late 2024, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to mold and water damage, particularly centered around Apartment 44, which has active violations concerning mold (both visible and as a source), water leaks, and painting conditions. The building has also faced recurring issues with ceiling and wall maintenance, including multiple HPD complaints about paint/plaster conditions.

More recently, in late 2024, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions and ceiling problems that HPD inspectors were unable to investigate due to lack of access. From an infrastructure and safety perspective, there have been several concerning incidents since 2020, including multiple emergency maintenance requests for carbon monoxide detector issues in 2024, though these were subsequently closed. The building experienced a facade renovation period in 2020-2021 that resulted in multiple Department of Buildings violations related to scaffold safety and worker training, though all these violations were eventually resolved.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2021 to 2024 shows no infestations, and rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have generally passed, though there were some instances of rat activity noted in early 2024. While there have been some ongoing maintenance issues, the building's overall systems appear to be generally functioning, with most complaints receiving responses or resolutions through appropriate channels. However, the persistence of water-related issues, particularly in Apartment 44, suggests some challenges with maintaining appropriate living conditions throughout the building.