556 West 162nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The three-story building at 556 West 162nd Street in Washington Heights, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Miguel Caceres, is a two-unit property that has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are two active open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023-2024 related to the failure to file required annual bedbug reports, though the building's bedbug reporting for the period from November 2020 to October 2021 showed no infested units. Recent concerns about basic services are evidenced by a November 2024 heat and hot water complaint that HPD could not verify access for inspection.

The building has a documented history of rodent-related issues, with multiple complaints and inspections between 2022 and 2024, though the most recent October 2024 inspection passed. The property has gone through various inspection attempts for multiple complaints including illegal conversion, electrical wiring concerns, and drainage issues, with several inspections marked as unable to gain access. The building's maintenance history shows both recurring pest issues and challenges with basic services.

While the property has demonstrated some compliance with regulations, as shown by recent passed inspections, several open violations and service complaints remain unresolved. The building has undergone multiple inspections for rodent conditions, with varying results, and health department inspections have faced access difficulties on several occasions. It's worth noting that many inspections for various complaints resulted in "No Violation Warranted" conclusions, though this does not negate the frequency of complaints filed. The property’s history from 2010 to present shows recurring patterns rather than persistent violations, with the most pressing current issues being related to heating systems and incomplete regulatory compliance regarding bedbug reporting.