552 West 156th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

552 West 156th Street is a 4-story, 10-unit residential building located in Washington Heights and owned by Yvonne Stennett. Built in 1900, this formerly converted Class A building has experienced several recurring issues, most notably with heat and hot water systems. Since November 2023, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water, with the most recent one still open as of May 2025.

These complaints have been documented through both 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, indicating this is an ongoing problem affecting tenant comfort and requiring multiple interventions. The building also faced plumbing issues in 2024, specifically related to bathtubs/showers, though these complaints were closed without violations being issued. The building's maintenance record shows some concerning safety issues that require attention.

Currently, there are multiple open violations from November 2023 in Apartment 2, including defective carbon monoxide and smoke detection devices, hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixtures, and problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system. A building-wide violation from February 2024 involves inadequate lighting in a public hall on the 4th story. While rodent inspections have consistently passed from 2014 through 2024, indicating good pest control practices, the building's history shows periodic maintenance challenges that suggest attention to building systems and safety features is still needed. Despite these issues, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a 0 infestation count for bedbugs in all reporting periods from 2020 to 2024, indicating effective pest management in this regard.