524 West 169th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 21-unit, 5-story tenement building at 524 West 169th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Moses Mizrahi and constructed in 1912, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, in January 2025, there were multiple heat and water supply complaints affecting the entire building, with HPD inspectors repeatedly unable to gain access for verification. The building has also shown recurring plumbing and water leak problems, with three separate slow leak complaints documented between 2024 and early 2025, including violations issued in May 2024 concerning a water leak in Apartment 43.

Recent violations from mid-2024 highlight several safety concerns, including obstructions on fire escapes at various floors, particularly involving household items and flower pots. Apartment 43 was found to have multiple issues requiring attention, including lead paint hazards, missing window guards, and various maintenance concerns related to peeling paint. The building's rodent control efforts show mixed results, with the most recent inspections in late 2024 indicating rat activity, though a compliance pass was recorded in November 2024.

Bedbug reports for the past seven years have consistently shown zero infestations, and the building appears to have regular inspections with no significant pest problems reported. The property has undergone various maintenance inspections and corrections, with several emergency repairs noted through the Housing Maintenance Code processes. While some violations have been certified as corrected, others remain concerning access issues for inspections. The building's age and the frequency of recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building-wide systems such as heating and plumbing, while the absence of bedbug complaints is worth noting as a positive aspect of the building's recent history.