528 West 153rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

528 West 153rd Street is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building located in Hamilton Heights and owned by Donna Dodge. The 1900 vintage structure has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular attention needed to heating systems, water infrastructure, and pest control.

Notable recent events include multiple heat and hot water complaints in early 2024 (January and February), which were categorized as emergency issues but resulted in closed cases due to inability to gain apartment access for inspections. There have been consistent reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests, with the most recent complaint filed in September 2024 remaining unresolved due to similar access issues. The building has experienced various water-related problems, including a significant heavy flow water leak in October 2023 and a slow leak in September 2023, both resulting in violations.

Additionally, the property's maintenance record reveals several housing maintenance code violations in 2023, particularly affecting apartment 1A, including active citations for cockroach and mice infestations as of late 2023, along with violations for water leaks, peeling paint, and issues with fire egress. A bedbug reporting history shows no infestations since 2019, while the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2018 through 2025. The Department of Buildings conducted two inspections in 2019 and 2023 with no violations found, and while an annual bedbug report violation was noted in 2024, the building's overall pest control measures appear to be regularly monitored with most recent inspections showing compliance.