515 West 148th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 10-unit, 3-story building at 515 West 148th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Elchanan Mordechai, has a notable history of maintenance issues and compliance challenges dating back to 2018. The property, built in 1910, has experienced recurring problems with its exterior walls and decorative features, particularly between 2018-2019, when multiple violations were issued for spalling concrete and deteriorating masonry on the front facade, including the decorative cornice molding.

These violations resulted in significant penalties totaling over $17,000, though many were later dismissed or resolved. In 2021, there was a complaint regarding water retention and improper drainage, though no violation was found upon inspection. The building faced rodent-related concerns in 2018, with multiple reports of rat sightings through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), though recent inspections from 2022-2025 indicate successful compliance with rodent control measures, consistently passing inspections and showing no signs of current infestations.

The property has maintained a clean record with respect to bedbugs, as evidenced by annual reports from 2020-2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units. While there was one failed rodent inspection in early 2023 due to "Other Reasons," subsequent inspections have all passed, suggesting improved pest management. The building is classified as "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B," indicating its designation as a former class B multiple dwelling with 10 units.