541 West 158th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

541 West 158th Street is a 6-story, 24-unit residential building constructed in 1909 and currently owned by David Hakakian. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints logged between October 2024 and January 2025, showing a troubling pattern of service interruptions that often required tenant follow-up for verification of resolution.

In May 2024, significant maintenance concerns were documented in Apartment 31, including violations related to mold, lead paint hazards, and various maintenance issues such as plumbing and plaster work deficiencies, though some violations were subsequently certified as resolved by July 2024. The building has had three notable Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints in recent years regarding maintenance issues, including a 2020 case of failure to maintain building standards resulting in a $625 penalty, and a 2018 violation regarding plumbing work requiring permit revocation due to license suspension.

The property has maintained a generally good record in terms of pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in recent filings, and consistent passing results in rodent inspections from 2015 through 2024, with only one failed inspection noted in late 2014 for "Other Reasons". There have been several plumbing and electrical permits issued between 2018 and 2022, suggesting ongoing infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, though the building has experienced multiple emergency service calls requiring HPD intervention for various issues, including heating systems, plumbing problems, and interior maintenance concerns. The building's violation history includes both Class A and B violations, with recent emergency maintenance issues being addressed through the Housing Maintenance Code complaints system between 2024 and 2025.