506 West 171st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 5-story, 20-unit tenement building at 506 West 171st Street in Washington Heights, built in 1911 and currently owned by Manuel Gomez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there has been a series of urgent reports in October 2024 regarding unsanitary conditions, particularly pest infestations, as well as problems with flooring, doors, and appliances.

These complaints were marked as "Closed" after HPD attempted inspections, though the inspections could not be completed and tenants were advised to re-report if issues persisted. The building also has identified violations in Apartment 17 from September 2024, including water leaks, visible mold, and plaster/paint issues, with some of these violations remaining open as of late 2024. In terms of sanitary conditions, a significant infraction from 2024 involves the need to "CLEANSE AND DISINFECT" a sewage water area in the fire passageway, which remains open as of late 2024.

While the building has maintained a seemingly pest-free record in terms of bed bug filings since 2018, there have been rodent-related concerns, with failed inspections in October and November 2024 indicating rat activity and other issues. Previous rodent inspections between 2015-2023 had shown consistent compliance, passing all checks until the most recent concerns. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of addressed and ongoing issues, with particular attention needed on water-related problems and pest management based on recent patterns.