550 West 149th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 4-story, 10-unit residential building at 550 West 149th Street, owned by Jesse Deutch and built in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2025, the building faced two emergency heat and hot water complaints, one for the entire building and one for an individual apartment, both of which were closed promptly. The building has ongoing concerns regarding its heating system, as evidenced by multiple violations related to electric lock systems at the main entrance that were documented in September 2022.

These violations noted the presence of illegal electromagnetic locks on both the front entrance and vestibule doors, requiring replacement with proper heavy-duty key operated locks. The property has multiple active violations regarding the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2023, with the most recent violation issued in September 2024. There is also an environmental control board violation from 2022 concerning an improperly installed AC unit, which carried a $2,500 penalty. The building has undergone regular monitoring for pest issues, with rodent inspections revealing persistent rat activity throughout 2023-2025, though previous bedbug reports show no infestations between 2020-2025.

Historical complaints about illegal conversions and illegal hotel rooms were investigated in 2018-2022 but were either unsubstantiated or dismissed. The property has several completed permits for various maintenance work between 2018-2020, including plumbing and electrical-related repairs. While the building has had its share of violations and complaints, it is notable that the bedbug reporting history is consistently reporting zero infestations. The presence of recent heating system issues and ongoing rodent activity indicates persistent maintenance challenges, while the multiple unaddressed low-pressure inspection violations suggest potential safety concerns regarding the building's mechanical systems.