550 West 156th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The four-story, 13-unit residential building at 550 West 156th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Yvonne Stennett and constructed in 1896, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past 18 months. Between December 2024 and March 2025, there were four documented complaints regarding inadequate heat or hot water affecting the entire building, with violations issued in December 2024 specifically for Apartment 2 regarding hot water supply and safety systems.

The building has also faced recurring intercom system problems, with multiple complaints filed between March and July 2024, resulting in various violations for the bell and buzzer system primarily affecting the first-floor entrance and hallway areas. Additional maintenance issues have been documented, including water leak problems in Apartments 1 and FLR1, though specific violations for these issues do not appear to have been certified as resolved.

The building's safety systems received attention in December 2024, with violations noted for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2, which were certified as corrected by February 2025. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding pest issues, with no bedbug infestations reported in recent years and consistent passing inspections for rodent presence between 2014 and 2024. While several maintenance issues have been addressed through violation notices and corrections, the recurring nature of heating system complaints and some unresolved water-related violations in Apartments 1 and FLR1 suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges in this historical building.