527 West 173rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

527 West 173rd Street is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building in Washington Heights, constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Dulce Jimenez. The property has experienced several concerning maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. As of April 2024, there are multiple open violations related to building safety and maintenance, including missing bedbug reports, safety sign violations, and problems with self-closing doors.

Notably, three immediately hazardous violations remain active from 2018, concerning obstructed roof access via scuttle ladders on both the third and fourth floors, with associated penalties totaling $31,250. These violations have not been properly certified as corrected. The building has a history of heating and infrastructure problems, with a heat/hot water complaint in 2019 that could not be verified by HPD inspectors due to access issues.

Multiple complaints regarding missing signage were filed in late 2022 and throughout 2023. Additionally, there are active ECB violations from 2018 regarding improper exits, though recent rodent inspections (2022-2024) have consistently passed, suggesting an improvement in this area. The most recent documented building inspection in April 2024 noted three open violations, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. While the building has periodically addressed various maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple closed complaints and violations, there remains a noteworthy pattern of recurring violation types, particularly regarding safety signage and required reporting compliance.