503 West 167th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 5-story, 30-unit tenement building at 503 West 167th Street in Washington Heights, constructed in 1925, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, there were documented problems with both a slow water leak and ceiling plaster issues that received violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and in February 2025, there was an emergency complaint regarding lack of heat/hot water throughout the building.

The fall of 2024 saw multiple simultaneous violations, including issues with plumbing (specifically a sink/basin problem), paint/plaster damage, flooring concerns, and unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold. These violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges within the building, though many have been addressed by the property management through various repairs and documented certifications of compliance. Looking back to 2018, there were several environmental control board violations related to tenant safety during construction work, including failure to post required tenant protection plans and construction safety rights, though these were resolved with penalties.

The building has maintained a relatively consistent record of passing rodent inspections since 2016, with the most recent inspections in 2022, 2023, and 2024 showing compliance. Bedbug reports over the past five years show some infestation issues, with a notable spike in 2023 involving two units, but the most recent report for 2024 indicates no current infestations. While the building has received various violations over the years, the property management has generally shown responsiveness by addressing and closing out violations, as evidenced by the certification dates of completed repairs.