544 West 163rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

544 West 163rd Street is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Salvatore D'avola. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, most notably during 2022-2023 when multiple violations were documented regarding self-closing doors at various locations (building entrance, bulkhead to roof, and stairwell doors) that were either defective or missing. There was also an active pest control issue identified in August 2023 involving a roach infestation in Apartment 23.

The building has an active violation as of June 2023 regarding failure to file mandatory external low pressure inspections for the years 2018-2021. While there have been several unsanitary condition complaints documented between 2019 and 2022, including issues with sewage and garbage/recycling storage, most of these complaints were resolved without violations being imposed. The property underwent facade work in 2019, during which multiple construction safety violations were issued, including issues with scaffolding, safety documentation, and work permits. Though many of these violations were resolved, some were dismissed by the Environmental Control Board.

Recent inspections have shown improvement in pest management, with the 2025 bedbug report showing zero infested units. The building has consistently passed rodent inspections between 2015 and 2024, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2015 and 2016. Housing Maintenance Code violations and complaints have decreased in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past two years and passing rodent inspections. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to safety and sanitation requirements, with the majority of past violations being addressed and closed, though some recent violations remain outstanding.