500 West 173rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The five-story, 18-unit residential building at 500 West 173rd Street in Washington Heights, owned by Danilda Rodriguez, has a documented history dating back to its 1906 construction. Recent building inspections and records from 2023-2025 show that the building has maintained its bedbug-free status for the past three reporting periods, with the last reported infestation eradicated during the 2020-2021 period. However, the building experienced recurring pest issues between 2020-2021, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints related to unsanitary conditions.

The most recent rodent inspections in October and December 2024 indicated rat activity, marking a notable concern for resident health and safety. The building has had several violation notices requiring attention to access and safety issues, including the need for annual bedbug report filings from 2021 through 2024. Specific apartment-related violations were documented in September 2021, including issues with plaster surfaces and paint in Apartment 5A, a broken fire door in the boiler room, defective self-closing doors in Apartment 4C, and a roach infestation in Apartments 2A and 5A.

Additional maintenance concerns were recorded in 2018 regarding mold in Apartment 2A. An investigation into an alleged illegal conversion was conducted in July 2019, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the complaint. The building's permit history includes an active permit issued in November 2019, though the specific purpose is not detailed in the available records. While the building has demonstrated improvements in bedbug management, recent rodent activity and past pest issues indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.