535 West 151st Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 6-story, 33-unit building at 535 West 151st Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Larry Hirscfield, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges throughout 2025, with current active issues including an open emergency water supply problem as of April 2025. The building has notably faced recurring heat and hot water system challenges, with multiple complaints recorded in early 2025 regarding both building-wide and apartment-specific issues. Several units have documented maintenance problems, including an active mouse infestation violation in Apartment 6A (noted in December 2024), water supply issues in Apartment 1D, and various plumbing and heating concerns.

The building's infrastructure appears to be aging, with multiple complaints about heating systems, plumbing problems, and electrical issues. Furthermore, there are multiple active violations related to the external low-pressure inspection filings, dating back to 2018 through 2023, suggesting ongoing compliance issues with building safety requirements. The property has undergone various inspections and maintenance attempts, with some successful resolutions including the repair of broken glass at the building entrance and various apartment-specific issues being addressed.

However, there are concerning patterns of open and recurring violations, particularly regarding heating systems and water supply. The building has maintained an active rodent control program, with recent inspections in early 2025 showing rat activity and bait applications. Notably, the building has not reported any bedbug infestations since at least 2020, as per the latest available records. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with complaints documented in 2018, 2021, and most recently in 2024, though these were found to have no violations warranting enforcement in several cases.