400 West 151st Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The five-story, 10-unit building at 400 West 151st Street, owned by Burton Bermudez, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly regarding health and safety. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of smoking violations in smoke-free areas, with complaints filed in 2024-2025 still showing as "In Progress".

The building has also faced significant air quality issues, with multiple complaints about chemical vapors and ventilation problems in 2024, along with emergency maintenance codes citing safety concerns including malfunctioning smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire escape conditions in May 2025. The third floor apartment (3E) has been the focus of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in April 2024, documenting problems with water damage, plaster surfaces, window repairs, and painting requirements. The building's condition has raised several health and safety concerns, as evidenced by emergency maintenance code complaints in 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions including mold and pest issues.

Additionally, there is an open Environmental Control Board violation from 2021 related to interior stairwell conditions, displaying water damage, stains, and cracks, with an imposed penalty of $3,125. Recent rodent activity has been consistently documented in inspections throughout 2024-2025, though some inspections indicate compliance with rat bait applications. The building's violations and ongoing service requests suggest persistent maintenance challenges, with particular attention needed to address smoking violations and air quality concerns.