542 West 149th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

542 West 149th Street is a four-story, 9-unit residential building in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Jesse Deutch. The property has experienced persistent issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly in the last year, with multiple emergency complaints filed in 2024-2025 regarding insufficient heat and hot water throughout the building.

These complaints have been both verified and unverified by HPD inspections, with one specific violation noted in August 2024 concerning inadequate hot water in unit 4A. The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including an intercom system failure and door-related issues in late 2024. Recent pest management records indicate rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in January 2025 confirming such presence, following previous detections in December 2024 and March 2022.

The building has maintained a relatively good track record regarding bedbug infestations, with only one documented case in the 2022-2023 reporting period, which was successfully eradicated. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections over the years, passing most initial checks, though showing some compliance issues in recent inspections. While the building has had various maintenance issues requiring attention, the management has generally responded to official complaints, with many being resolved or addressed through appropriate channels, though some access issues have prevented complete inspections by HPD.