530 West 157th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

530 West 157th Street, a 30-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1915 in Washington Heights, currently under the ownership of Westside Ventura LLC, has been experiencing several maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple instances of heat and hot water problems in early 2025, with complaints spanning multiple months and affecting the entire building.

The building has also faced recent challenges with unsanitary conditions, specifically mold issues, and various maintenance concerns including radiator problems and floor conditions as of March 2025. Housing inspections conducted between October-November 2023 revealed multiple violations related to defective self-closing doors in public areas across multiple floors, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The elevator system has been a recurring area of concern, with multiple complaints about single-device service and no alternate service between 2020-2024, though inspections consistently found no violations at the time of inspection.

The building's mechanical systems have undergone scrutiny, with significant violations noted in 2022 regarding the boiler's condition and usage, including excessive smoke conditions that resulted in a cease-use order until corrected. While there have been some pest control issues in the past, particularly regarding cockroaches in one apartment in late 2023, the building has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2020, with no reported cases in the last five years. Recent rodent inspections in 2024 resulted in passing grades, indicating improved vermin control, though previous years showed occasional issues with rat activity.