529 West 145th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 13-unit, five-story tenement building at 529 West 145th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Johnysha Santana and constructed in 1915, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with particular emphasis on electrical and heating systems. Most notably, during 2025 and 2024, there were multiple incidents of power outages (three documented in March 2025 alone) and heating/hot water complaints affecting either the entire building or individual apartments.

The building has also faced several infrastructure challenges, including a broken window guard and door issues in January 2025, and various safety violations identified in December 2024, such as defective glass panes and door mechanisms. While these complaints were investigated and many were resolved, at least one 2025 electrical violation remains open, and there are ongoing concerns about rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing rat activity despite bait applications. The building's historical maintenance record reveals a pattern of recurring issues, with significant findings from housing inspections including a leaky radiator in Apartment 4W (2022), multiple violations in Apartment 1R (2021) related to ceiling and wall conditions, and various building-wide concerns such as encumbrances in public areas and door security issues.

The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in recent years, with no reported infestations in the mandatory annual reports between 2022 and 2025. Recent inspections in 2025 indicated active rodent management efforts through bait applications, though the presence of rat activity has been repeatedly documented. The building's response to complaints has generally included HPD inspections, with varying outcomes regarding violations and necessary repairs, though some complaints have noted difficulty gaining access for inspections or required follow-up.