530 West 147th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 20-unit, 5-story building at 530 West 147th Street in Hamilton Heights, built in 1930 and currently owned by Carl Zekaria, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, as of June 2025, there are multiple open complaints including concerns about smoke detector functionality, water leaks, and flooring issues. Between May and March 2025, there were several repeated complaints regarding flooring problems and plumbing issues in the bathtub/shower areas.

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, particularly in Apartment 22, where violations from 2024 required repairs to address leaks affecting both the ceiling and walls in the bathroom. In 2023, Apartment 52 experienced multiple safety violations regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, along with a rodent infestation that was subsequently addressed. The building's recent history includes several serious maintenance violations that were eventually resolved, though some remain open.

In 2022 and 2021, there were Environmental Control Board violations related to work performed without proper permits, including unauthorized modifications to Apartment 2 that involved bedroom removal and bathroom/kitchen relocation. The Department of Buildings has conducted multiple inspections, with mixed results; while some inspections have passed, there have been recurring issues with rat activity noted in 2022 and 2023, before recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing compliance. The property has demonstrated periodic challenges with pest control, as evidenced by historical bedbug reports between 2019 and 2024, though recent filings show no current infestations. As of October 2023, the building remains subject to various open housing maintenance code complaints, with authorities attempting to notify the property owner of existing conditions that require repair.