507 West 169th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 6-story, 48-unit tenement building at 507 West 169th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Michael Landsman and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, particularly concerning building systems and pest control. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints in 2024-2025, with at least three documented incidents involving either entire building or apartment-specific service interruptions. The building has also faced ongoing rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections and bait applications throughout 2024-2025, including confirmed rat activity in fall 2024.

There are currently open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from April 2024, as well as several 2023 violations concentrated in apartment 51 that include issues with smoke detector functionality, fire escape obstructions, door self-closing mechanisms, and missing safety devices. The building's infrastructure and safety systems have shown persistent maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 2025 housing maintenance code complaints regarding windows, plumbing, fire escape safety, and general building systems. Historical records reveal ongoing issues with the building's communication systems, including elevator problems in 2023, and violations for failure to file required energy benchmarking reports between 2021-2023.

While some violations have been resolved, including various repairs completed between 2023-2025, the pattern of complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the building. The property has undergone regular HPD inspections for reported issues, with varying levels of access to units for verification, and most recent inspections in 2025 have resulted in bait applications for rodent control. The building's recent history reflects a mix of resolved and ongoing maintenance issues, with particular attention needed on building systems affecting resident comfort (heat/hot water), pest control (rodent activity), and safety systems (fire escape and emergency equipment). The property has demonstrated efforts to respond to complaints through various city agencies, though challenges with unit access for inspection purposes have occasionally complicated resolution processes.