525 West 150th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The three-story, eight-unit building at 525 West 150th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Ibrahim Jan, has experienced persistent heating and plumbing issues over the past two years. Between late 2023 and 2024, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with several reports indicating the entire building was affected. Most recently, in November 2024, there was another heat/hot water complaint for the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.

The building has also faced significant water-related issues, with water leak complaints in July 2024 involving heavy flow, and multiple plumbing problems including sink, toilet, and radiator issues between 2022 and 2024, some of which resulted in violations. As of August 2024, several violations were documented that require attention, including issues with the building entrance door latch, carbon monoxide and smoke detector functionality in apartment 3N, water leak evidence in ceiling, and problems with ceiling plaster and paint. Two active violations from the Department of Buildings remain pending, one from 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2022 external low-pressure inspection, and another from 2019 for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report.

Despite these maintenance challenges, the building has successfully passed recent rodent inspections in 2023-2025, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2022 before baiting interventions were applied. The building's maintenance record reveals a pattern of plumbing and heating system challenges, with emergency complaints consistently requiring attention. While some issues have been resolved, as indicated by closed violations and completed repairs, many problems, particularly regarding the heating system, appear to be recurring. The most recent violations from August 2024 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that need to be addressed.