534 West 175th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

534 West 175th Street is a two-family residential building constructed in 1901, currently owned by Mra Acquisitions and located in Washington Heights. The property has experienced several notable incidents in recent years, most significantly an illegal cellar conversion case in 2021 that resulted in a partial vacate order requiring the cessation of unauthorized occupancy or an amendment to the Certificate of Occupancy.

This violation, associated with U.S. Bank National Association, described the cellar level's unauthorized conversion into a bedroom space containing various personal items, and carries an active penalty of $1,250. The building also had a standing water complaint in July 2021 that the Department of Health was unable to investigate due to access issues.

In terms of regular inspections, the building has maintained a clean record regarding rodent control, passing all inspections from 2015 through the most recent check in October 2024. Additionally, there were two Department of Buildings complaints recorded in 2021 - one regarding construction enforcement that warranted no violations upon inspection, and the aforementioned illegal conversion case. While the property's historical occupancy and maintenance record shows generally good upkeep through regular pest control compliance, the 2021 illegal conversion and associated compliance issues represent the most significant recent concerns regarding the building's maintenance and occupancy status.