557 West 150th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The six-story, 30-unit building at 557 West 150th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Connie McQueen, was constructed in 1930 as a New Law Tenement. The property is currently experiencing multiple safety concerns, as evidenced by four uncompleted HPD inspections in May 2025 related to carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, and intercom systems. Additional issues were documented during this period, including electrical problems (outlets/switches and no lighting), infrastructure concerns (walls and flooring), and a heat/hot water problem affecting the entire building.

The building has notable maintenance violations from 2024, particularly in Apartment 2, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, and bathroom fixtures. There are also active ECB violations from 2023-2024 related to structural work and permit compliance, with associated penalties totaling $25,000. Recent inspections show fluctuating rodent activity, with instances of rat activity recorded in early 2024 followed by several "Passed" inspections throughout 2024-2025.

The building's history includes multiple complaints about unauthorized construction work, building stability concerns, and illegal hotel room usage, particularly in 2022-2023. Despite these violations and complaints, some conditions have been resolved or closed, such as certain paint/plaster issues and a building-wide heat/hot water problem. The property has undergone several inspections between 2020 and 2023 related to electrical wiring, plumbing, and general maintenance, with varying outcomes regarding violations. Recent Department of Buildings records indicate an active violation for failure to file the 2019 external low-pressure inspection.