465 West 166th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The five-story, 28-unit building at 465 West 166th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Helen Clinton and built in 1930, has experienced a series of recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in May 2025, there were complaints about heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, along with water supply problems, though both were reportedly resolved shortly after inspection. The building has faced ongoing challenges with its infrastructure and habitability, including multiple plumbing issues (bathtub/shower and sink problems in late 2021), heating system failures, and concerns about indoor air quality and sanitation.

Between 2023 and 2024, several violations were documented regarding self-closing doors in public areas, fire safety systems, and various maintenance issues affecting both the interior and exterior of the building. The property has undergone numerous health and safety inspections, with mixed results. There have been multiple rodent control inspections in 2024-2025, with several "failed for other reasons" designations, though some inspections returned passing results.

The building's management has generally addressed violations, as evidenced by numerous certifications of correction between 2023 and 2024. Additionally, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record, with no reported infestations since the beginning of the reporting period in 2019. A significant safety concern was noted in December 2023 regarding encumbrances in the first-floor public hall, though this violation was subsequently addressed. While most emergency complaints have been resolved promptly, the pattern of repeated maintenance issues, particularly with building systems like heat and water supply, suggests ongoing challenges with the building's infrastructure maintenance.