545 West 158th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 36-unit, 6-story building at 545 West 158th Street in Washington Heights, owned by George Huang, was constructed in 1911 and is classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has a significant number of maintenance issues, particularly regarding pest control and maintenance violations. Most recently, in March 2025, there were multiple complaints involving paint/plaster issues (both ceiling and wall) and pest infestations, with violations issued that require remediation.

In late 2024, similar issues were documented including pest problems, paint/plaster concerns, and a heat/hot water complaint that was deemed non-violative during HPD inspection. The building has a history of maintenance violations requiring attention, particularly in Apartment 66, where inspections in August 2024 led to multiple violations including roof leakage, plaster surface defects, and lead paint hazards. In November 2024, significant pest infestation violations were noted in Apartment 36, involving both mice and roaches.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, earlier inspections from 2019-2020 showed multiple failures. Other historical complaints include a 2021 compliance issue with a vacate order and a 2020 unauthorized work complaint, though both were ultimately unsubstantiated upon inspection. The building has consistently reported zero bedbug infestations in annual filings from 2019 to 2025, and a 2021 energy efficiency violation was dismissed after challenge. The current collection of open violations and recent HPD inspections suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring.