444 West 163rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

444 West 163rd Street is a 7-story, 73-unit residential building constructed in 2017 and currently owned by Savanna Hall LP. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its opening, with the most significant recent concerns being multiple heating and hot water complaints in December 2024 (including emergency complaints), window frame problems (most recently in March 2025), and electrical lighting issues reported in March 2025. The building has three open violations as of late 2024, including one related to a missing limestone railing at the front stoop and another regarding insecure limestone balusters, both from December 2024.

Historical complaints show a pattern of elevator service issues from 2021 through 2023, though inspections found no violations. The building's maintenance history indicates some structural and safety concerns, including window repairs needed in apartments 305 and 508, compactor closet door issues, and various other maintenance needs documented through HPD violations and complaints. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with initial inspections in 2022 showing rat activity but passing inspections in subsequent years.

While there was one instance of bedbug infestation reported in 2024 (with three units affected), subsequent reports in 2025 show no further infestations. The building has had its energy benchmarking reports filed, though there were violations for failure to file in 2021, which were dismissed in 2023. The property underwent several inspections and maintenance checks by various city agencies, with most issues being addressed and closed, though some persistent problems remain. The building's relatively recent construction date suggests these maintenance issues may be more related to ongoing operational challenges rather than structural deficiencies, with many complaints focusing on specific units rather than building-wide problems.