554 West 173rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 554 West 173rd Street in Washington Heights, owned by Maurice Kohan, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concern around mold, pest infestations, and safety violations. Most recently, in May 2025, there were multiple complaints requiring HPD inspections, including issues with wall paint/plaster, electrical outlets/switches (which generated violations), and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests.

In December 2024, a significant cluster of issues was documented in Apartment 1F, resulting in multiple violations including a missing smoke detector, mold problems, and damaged kitchen fixtures, though most of these violations were certified as corrected by January 2025. The building has maintained a passing record in rodent inspections since 2015, with the most recent inspection in October 2024 showing no violations.

The property has a documented history of non-compliance with safety and maintenance standards, particularly in late 2024 when multiple violations were issued regarding the lack of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and gas leak notices, though these were addressed through subsequent corrections. The building has a regular schedule of bedbug and pest monitoring, with no reported infestations in the past three years according to the bedbug reporting system. While recent inspections have shown some improvement, with most 2024 violations being closed by early 2025, the frequency and pattern of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep.