474 West 148th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story, 24-unit building at 474 West 148th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Genevieve Outlaw and constructed in 1926, has experienced recurrent issues with heating and hot water systems. Most recently, in December 2024, there were two separate complaints about lack of heat and hot water throughout the building, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored before inspections could be completed.

The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 5E, where multiple violations were recorded in July 2024 concerning water leaks, mold, and damaged plaster surfaces. These issues have resulted in active Environmental Control Board violations with a penalty of $6,250 related to water damage throughout apartment 5E, and several open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to plaster, paint, and roof leaks. The building's history reveals ongoing maintenance concerns, including a cluster of heating system complaints in November 2021, and more recent problems with building-wide water leaks and mold in July 2024.

There have been various health and safety concerns, such as unsanitary conditions involving pigeon waste (2022) and rodent sightings (2023-2024), though recent inspections in 2025 resulted in passing grades for rodent control. The property underwent some permit activity in 2019, but the current state of building maintenance suggests persistent challenges. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations in recent years, with official reports from 2019 through 2025 showing no affected units.