621 West 138th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

At 621 West 138th Street in Hamilton Heights, an 8-unit, 3-story building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Dobrivoye Filipovich, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly relating to heat and hot water systems. The most recent incidents in May 2024 involved plumbing problems with radiators and heavy water leaks, both classified as emergencies and subsequently resolved. The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water complaints stretching back to 2019, with multiple reports of inadequate systems throughout different periods.

In addition to thermal comfort issues, there have been various plumbing concerns, including a significant incident in August 2022 involving water supply problems and another plumbing-related emergency in September 2023. The property has faced several code violations and emergency situations, including an infestation of cockroaches in Apartment 2A (2022), problems with door locks at the building entrance (2022), and issues with light switches in the public hall (2022). There are active Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations from 2021-2022 regarding drainage issues at the rear of the building, with penalties totaling $9,375.

Despite these challenges, recent inspections in 2025 indicate compliance with rodent control standards, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past two reporting periods (2024-2025). The building's property management has filed all required bedbug reports between 2017-2025, showing compliance with this specific regulation. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with particular attention needed to the recurring heat/hot water system failures and the outstanding violations regarding drainage and building maintenance from 2021-2022. While recent inspections show improvements in pest control and bedbug management, the frequency of heating system complaints suggests ongoing mechanical challenges.