504 West 142nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 4-story, 8-unit building at 504 West 142nd Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Eric Anderson, has experienced recurring heat and maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there have been three heat/hot water complaints in 2025 and 2024 that were either unresolved due to lack of access (2025) or inspected with no violations found (2024).

The building has had multiple maintenance concerns, including a water leak in 2024 that resulted in violations, and various inspections in 2024-2025 revealed issues with doors/windows, electrical systems, and general maintenance items. Particularly concerning are the open violations from August 2024 in apartment 4F, including problems with the bell buzzer intercom system, electrical outlet, cabinet counter top, and bathroom plaster/paint. The building has shown consistent compliance with rodent inspections, passing all inspections between 2016 and 2025, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, with all previous filings showing zero affected units.

Other maintenance issues have been addressed through HPD involvement, with some complaints resulting in inspections that found no violations, while others were closed without access being granted. The property has experienced recurring heating system concerns, with two emergency heat/hot water complaints in 2025 alone, though one was closed after heat and hot water were reportedly restored. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and various interior features, though the lack of bedbug and rodent issues indicates generally good pest management practices.