520 West 145th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

520 West 145th Street, Hamilton Heights' 5-story, 30-unit old law tenement building, owned by HV II LLC and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints recorded in both January and December 2025, and previous incidents affecting both apartments and the entire building in 2024. The building has faced multiple water-related issues, including slow leaks and mold problems, particularly affecting apartment 2D, which had violations issued in late 2024 for water leaks, peeling paint, and mold conditions in the bathroom. The building's infrastructure has shown concerning patterns, with complaints about steam pipes, plumbing issues, and a building vibration complaint in November 2024.

More recent violations from December 2024 specifically cited issues in apartment 5F regarding hot water access, door-related problems in public areas, and concerns about building access to the heating system. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with both ECB violations and complaints regarding its operation and safety features. Notably, following a fire incident at the adjacent building (528 West 145th Street), there are current structure-related violations suggesting compromised public safety. The building has maintained a record of bedbug-free status over the past five years, with no reported infestations.

While the rodent inspections show occasional rat activity, particularly in early 2025, the building achieved passing results in multiple inspections throughout 2023 and 2024, indicating some improvement in pest control measures. The property has also faced administrative challenges, including failures to file various required reports in past years related to energy efficiency and boiler inspections, though these violations were ultimately dismissed. Recent housing maintenance code violations have been documented and closed, suggesting that management has generally responded to official notices, though some issues, particularly regarding water leaks and mold, appear to have persisted based on multiple complaint filings. The building's recent history underscores ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure systems, particularly regarding heat/hot water and water-related maintenance issues, while also showing some patterns of responsive management through closure of violations and complaints when formally addressed.