503 West 158th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The building at 503 West 158th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Michael Rooneyjr, is a 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement constructed in 1896. The property has recently experienced multiple maintenance issues as of mid-2025, with several open complaints including electrical outlet problems, a water leak, window frame issues, and ceiling concerns.

Between May and June 2025, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints classified as emergencies, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though these were subsequently closed. An inspection in December 2024 revealed several violations in apartment 2A, including problems with electrical switches, sink issues, and cabinet repairs, most of which were certified as corrected by April 2025. Apartment 2B also has open violations from November 2024 concerning light fixtures and electrical outlets.

The building's mechanical systems have faced challenges, with a February 2024 inspection noting issues with the boiler system, including a leaking safety relief valve and exposed wiring, resulting in an active ECB violation with a $3,125 penalty. While the property has had periodic headaches with heating systems and electrical components, there have been no reported issues with bedbugs since 2019, showing effective eradication efforts, and recent rodent inspections (2024 and 2023) have passed, with the last failure in 2020 showing improved conditions. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with various systems and infrastructure, particularly in the past year, though some previous ongoing issues have been addressed.