513 West 150th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 6-unit, 4-story building at 513 West 150th Street in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Daralyn Dittman, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years. The property has shown recurring problems with heating systems, evidenced by multiple heat and hot water complaints from late 2024 to early 2025, including violations for inadequate heat supply and excessive hot water temperatures. There were also water leak issues in 2024 that affected at least one unit (Apartment 1).

The building's safety systems have come under scrutiny in 2025, with emergency complaints regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. The housing maintenance code violations from late 2024 highlight several infrastructure issues, including problems with doors/windows, heating systems, and security features like building entrance locks. Particularly concerning are the two active ECB violations from 2021 regarding unauthorized occupancy modifications and construction work, including the installation of a metal staircase and conversion of the second floor into living space.

Compliance with building safety requirements has been inconsistent, as shown by the open violation for failing to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has passed recent rodent inspections (2025-2023) and has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2021. The property has a history of 311 service requests primarily related to heating issues, door problems, and intercom/buzzer systems, with varying outcomes in terms of violation issuance and resolution. While some maintenance issues have been addressed, several open violations remain, particularly regarding building access, heat supply, and security features.