504 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

504 West 159th Street is a 6-story, 25-unit residential building in Washington Heights, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Adam Verner. The building has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints filed between April and June 2025, affecting the entire building and resulting in several Housing Maintenance Code complaints. These recent complaints follow a pattern of heating system problems noted in 2024 inspections, along with other maintenance concerns such as a water leak in April 2025.

The building has also faced several property maintenance violations over the past 18 months. Notably, apartment 2C has open violations as of August 2024 for defective self-closing doors and a mouse infestation, while apartment 1D was cited in early 2024 for inadequate heat and a loose kitchen sink. Apartment 3D was inspected in December 2023 and found to lack proper smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Additional concerns include an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 related to gas meter and piping issues, and ongoing rodent problems were documented throughout 2024 and into 2025, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and the need for bait applications. While the building has maintained an annual bedbug reporting record showing zero infestations from 2020 through 2024, the current maintenance issues, particularly the recurring heating system problems and rodent activity, suggest significant ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has experienced multiple emergency HPD complaints and violations requiring inspection and resolution, indicating a pattern of building systems and maintenance issues requiring attention.