451 West 166th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

451 West 166th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Anastasios Magoulas. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with the most recent complaint in September 2024 regarding water supply problems, and multiple reports between 2022-2024 concerning basin/sink issues. There have also been significant heat and hot water problems, particularly in January 2022 when two emergency complaints were filed about the entire building's service.

The building currently has open violations from a June 2024 inspection, including issues with self-closing doors in the first story vestibule, improper storage of fish tanks in the boiler room, and missing documentation regarding the heating system's keyholder. Two active Environmental Control Board violations from 2021 concern building maintenance and the failure to file required inspections, with associated penalties. The property has a history of various maintenance issues, including a 2019 pest infestation complaint and a 2021 building stability concern that resulted in an Oath violation.

However, the building's rodent inspections from 2014 through 2024 consistently show passing results. Bedbug reports from 2019-2022 indicate no infestations during the reporting periods. The building has undergone several repairs and maintenance actions over the years, including addressing safety concerns such as fire retardant requirements in 2018, though some issues have persisted, as evidenced by current open violations. Regular inspections have generally indicated compliance with basic health and safety requirements, though the recent plumbing and heating issues suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges.