504 West 171st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

504 West 171st Street is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 504 West 171 Street Owners Cahdfc. The building has been experiencing recurring heat and hot water issues in late 2024, with three separate complaints filed for the entire building in October, November, and December, though HPD was unable to inspect units in two of these cases.

Other significant maintenance issues include a current bee/wasp problem reported in September 2023, and multiple violations documented between 2018-2022, such as problems with fire escape security, ceramic floor tiles in the first-story public hall, self-closing doors in Apartment 1B, and various plaster and paint deficiencies in multiple units (1B, 2C, 4B). The building has maintained an active rodent control program through regular bait applications throughout 2024 and into 2025, with inspections showing consistent bait usage but no documented failures.

While bedbug concerns were present in late 2019 with three infested units, subsequent reports from 2020 through 2024 show no infestations or eradication efforts required. Various repairs and improvements have been documented as completed, including the resolution of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations when certified between 2018-2022, though some issues like loose ceramic tiles and door problems have reappeared in complaint records. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to some maintenance issues, as evidenced by corrections verified by HPD in November 2024, though consistent problems with accessing units for inspections raises concerns about maintenance response protocols.