545 West 148th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

545 West 148th Street is a 36-unit, 7-story Old Law Tenement building located in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Rick Serrapica. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with complaints documented in March and April 2025, though these were reportedly resolved upon inspection. Multiple maintenance problems were reported in December 2024, including issues with paint/plaster on walls and ceilings, plumbing problems, and general repairs needed in various areas, with violations issued for ceiling repair needs in Apartment 1B.

The building has maintained active pest control efforts, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 passing, though there was a rat sighting reported in May 2025 that resulted in a health inspection finding no violations. The property has documented various maintenance and safety issues over recent years, including emergency plumbing work in February 2025, electrical problems, and door/window repairs. There have been multiple violations related to heating systems, with a notable citation in 2023 for access to the heating system.

The building's facade maintenance has been monitored through Department of Buildings inspections, with active violations noted for failing to correct swarm conditions as of August 2024, and there was a significant penalty issued in 2018 for failure to file an acceptable facades report. The building has consistently filed bedbug reports showing zero infestations from 2019 onward. Recent plumbing and electrical permits were issued in 2021-2022, indicating ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts.