522 West 152nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 6-story, 24-unit tenement at 522 West 152nd Street in Hamilton Heights, currently owned by Candida Alcantara, has been in operation since 1900 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning is a recent rat sighting reported in May 2024 that resulted in violations being found by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and an ongoing bee/wasp infestation complaint filed in August 2023. The building has a history of water-related issues, with two separate plumbing incidents reported in April 2022 involving heavy flow water leaks and bathtub/shower problems, though both were resolved without violations.

The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with the most recent in February 2025 passing, though there was documented rat activity in May 2024. The building's maintenance record shows periodic attention to pest control, with bedbug reporting indicating no infestations from 2020 through the most recent filing period, demonstrating effective management of this particular issue. Historical violations include an unaddressed requirement to file annual bedbug reports (noted in April 2024), though previous bedbug reporting requirements appear to have been consistently met.

The Department of Buildings records show multiple permit issuances, including work permits in 2018 and a later permit issued in August 2023. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues typical of older tenements, most complaints have been addressed through official inspections, often without resulting violations. Regular inspections for rodent activity are being conducted, with recent compliance results showing improvements in pest management, despite occasional rat activity reports.