523 West 160th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 21-unit building at 523 West 160th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Jose Gregorio, has faced recurring heating issues over the past two years, with multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in both individual apartments and the entire building between December 2024 and May 2025, including one complaint that affected the entire building. These heating problems appear to be a persistent concern, with similar complaints dating back to early 2024. The building has also experienced some quality of life issues, including a recent DOHMH complaint about smoking in smoke-free areas in May 2025 and a June 2025 complaint about unsanitary pest conditions.

Several safety and maintenance issues have been documented in recent years. In late 2024, violations were issued regarding self-closing door mechanisms at the main entrance and vestibule doors on the first floor. In 2022, there were concerns about window guards and mold conditions in Apartment 2D, though these violations were subsequently closed.

A notable building safety issue was documented in March 2022 regarding a detached fire-escape stair tread between the second and third floors, creating an immediately hazardous condition, though this violation was resolved. The building's maintenance record shows consistent rodent inspection compliance, with all inspections passing since 2015, and there have been no reported bedbug infestation cases in the past seven years. While the building has had various maintenance issues requiring attention, the consistent rodent inspection pass results and lack of recent bedbug reports suggest some level of basic building maintenance compliance.