532 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

532 West 159th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit old law tenement building built in 1913 and currently owned by Edith Cardona. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints between January and March 2025, though inspections generally found systems operational during follow-up. Recent maintenance concerns include unsanitary conditions related to mold, with emergency complaints filed in June 2025 and May 2024, along with documented violations requiring repair of water leaks and ceiling issues in Apartment 1D.

The building history shows significant rodent activity in 2023, with multiple compliance inspections indicating problems, though recent rodent inspections in 2024 resulted in "Passed" status. Other maintenance issues have included violations related to hot water temperatures, with instances of scalding water documented in 2024. The building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2021, with no reported infestations in recent annual filings. The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance actions, including addressing unsafe hot water conditions in multiple units and making improvements to windows and doors as per violation notices.

Building systems, particularly heating and water, have shown persistent challenges, with multiple tenant complaints generating response requirements under the Housing Maintenance Code. Previous complaints regarding egress issues were investigated in 2022 but resulted in no violations being found at the time of inspection. A notable pattern of unsanitary conditions persisted in 2024 and into 2025, particularly in regards to mold-related issues that resulted in violations being issued. While the building has demonstrated some improvements in recent inspections, particularly regarding bedbug management, the ongoing nature of heating, water, and mold-related complaints suggests continued attention to building systems and maintenance may be necessary.