499 West 158th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 6-story, 26-unit building at 499 West 158th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Alba Taveras and constructed in 1907, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particularly concerning service requests and violations emerging in late 2023. Most notably, the building has faced multiple heating and hot water system failures, with three such complaints in December 2023 alone - two involving the entire building and one relating to a specific apartment.

There are also significant active violations concerning plumbing and sanitation issues, particularly affecting apartment 41, which has documented problems with roach infestation, a malfunctioning bathtub, and other unsanitary conditions. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent challenges with basic services, as evidenced by multiple heating systems complaints between 2021-2023, and ongoing concerns with water systems, mold, and various repair needs. Recent inspections have identified several open violations, including issues with window guards, heat supply, and bathroom facilities.

The property has also faced structural and safety concerns, including an active ECB violation from July 2023 regarding deteriorating bricks at a first-floor window, and historical issues such as a partial vacate order for the first-floor commercial space in 2021. While bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show no recorded infestations, the building's recent rodent inspection history indicates ongoing challenges, with multiple instances of rat activity documented between 2019 and 2025. Additionally, there are several active violations related to the failure to file required annual inspections for various building systems, including low pressure equipment and boiler systems, dating between 2018-2023.