545 West 152nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The three-story, one-unit building at 545 West 152nd Street in Hamilton Heights, currently owned by Etai Vardi, was constructed in 1899 and has experienced various maintenance and service issues over the past several years. Most recently, in early 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding cooking gas and heat/hot water issues, all of which were closed due to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) being unable to gain access for inspection. The building has a concerning pattern of infrastructure problems, including heating systems, with four heat/hot water-related complaints in early 2024 alone, and an unresolved Class C violation from 2021 regarding self-closing doors in the 3rd floor entrance.

Earlier issues included pest problems, particularly in apartment 3F between late 2019 and 2021, where violations for mice and roach infestations were documented. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with basic services including lighting (an emergency complaint in 2020 regarding no lighting), appliance (electric/gas range issues in late 2019), and unsanitary conditions. While recent inspections showed no current bedbug infestations (with the most recent reporting period showing 0 infested units), there was a period from 2019-2022 where multiple annual bedbug reports were required by HPD.

The building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections since late 2023, passing all subsequent inspections, though historical data from 2021-2022 shows some challenges with rodent control, including a notable failure for "Other Reasons" in April 2022. The property has undergone regular bedbug and rodent inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in January 2025 showing "Passed," indicating improved conditions in these areas. Despite these improvements, the recent pattern of heating and gas-related complaints in 2024 suggests ongoing challenges with building systems that have persisted over time, particularly during winter months when such issues can significantly impact resident comfort.