508 West 168th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The three-story, four-unit converted old law tenement at 508 West 168th Street in Washington Heights, currently owned by Rocio Frias, was built in 1896 and has experienced several notable events over the past decade. Most recently, in August 2024, the building had complaints regarding unsanitary conditions (pests) and an appliance issue (electric/gas range), though both were investigated by HPD and closed without violations. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record since 2021, with zero infested or re-infested units reported in the last four annual filings, and passed regular rodent inspections consistently from 2014 through 2024.

Previous violations provide some insight into safety improvements made over time. In 2018, the building received violations related to carbon monoxide detector requirements and gas leak notification procedures, both of which were certified as corrected. Two Annual Bedbug Report violations were issued in 2021 and 2022, which appear to have been resolved as no subsequent violations are on record.

The building has passed all tenant safety inspections, with the most recent occurring in December 2021 showing no violations. Regular 311 service requests and Department of Buildings inspections have not resulted in any significant ongoing concerns, though they indicate continued attention to building maintenance. The most recent documented inspection results indicate ongoing compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly regarding rodent control and pest management, suggesting that these issues, while temporarily disruptive when they occur, have generally been addressed promptly and effectively. The building's age and history as a converted old law tenement are typical for the neighborhood, and while there have been various maintenance issues over the years, recent patterns suggest improved stability in building conditions.