571 West 175th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 6-story, 30-unit tenement at 571 West 175th Street in Washington Heights, constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Ron Wexler, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding various issues including flooring/stairs, pests, water leaks, door frames, ceiling conditions, and mold, followed by an April 2025 incident involving a lack of lighting and previous heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building.

These recent complaints, while investigated by HPD, were determined not to violate housing laws. The building's history reveals persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 21, which was the subject of multiple violations in late 2024 including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, radiator problems, and pest infestations. Significant past violations include two active ECB violations from August 2023 regarding an illegally converted cellar apartment, and ongoing rodent-related concerns, evidenced by multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2021-2022.

The building has also faced various infrastructure and safety issues, such as heat/hot water problems (April 2025), pest infestations, and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations. The property has undergone several permit approvals between 2018-2020 for various plumbing and electrical work, suggesting ongoing maintenance and upgrade efforts. While there have been some positive developments, including passing recent rodent inspections (2024-2023) and previous successful resolution of various violations, the pattern of recurring complaints and violations indicates continuing challenges in building maintenance and resident comfort.