458 West 155th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 12-story, 98-unit building at 458 West 155th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by John Phillips and constructed in 1988, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly regarding heating systems, sanitation issues, and bedbug infestations. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building, which was reportedly resolved upon HPD's notification. The building has experienced multiple heating system issues, including a January 2024 complaint about hot water in a specific apartment and recurring heat-related complaints throughout 2024-2025.

There have been significant sanitation challenges, with multiple complaints regarding pests, including four separate pest-related service requests between late 2023 and 2024, and an active rodent violation from 2024. The building's most recent bedbug report (December 2024) indicated two infested units in the previous year, though records show consistent efforts at eradication with variable success. The property has also faced air quality concerns, with two separate complaints in late 2024 regarding chemical odors and indoor air quality.

Additionally, there are several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022-2024, including issues in apartment 3E related to water leaks, pest infestations, and various maintenance concerns. The building currently has active violations related to its facade inspection requirements (LL11/98) and swarming conditions as of 2024, though there is a recent (2025) complaint regarding unsafe conditions that is still active. While there have been periods of successful rodent inspections passing rates (most recently in February 2025), historical data shows recurring rodent activity. The property has consistently maintained its Class A designation, though the ongoing and recurring nature of various maintenance issues suggests persistent building system challenges.