611 West 156th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 6-story, 29-unit residential building at 611 West 156th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Allan Maymi, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there are multiple active violations related to the building's exterior facade, including spalling balcony masonry and cracked brick conditions, for which significant penalties have been imposed. A partial vacate order was issued in June 2024 regarding a defective facade that rendered the east courtyard area unsafe for normal use.

The building has also faced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2022 and 2025, though most were resolved promptly with system restoration. There are ongoing concerns about structural stability, with building shaking complaints recorded in early 2025, and a current work order related to construction lead dust that remains in progress as of 2023. The building has shown relatively good pest control management, with bedbug reports from 2023 and 2024 showing no infestations, and all units listed as eradicated.

Rodent inspections conducted regularly from 2015 through 2024 have consistently passed. However, there are several open technical violations regarding building systems and maintenance requirements, including issues with the elevator system and various interior maintenance concerns, particularly in apartment 4 where multiple mold and plaster violations were documented between 2022-2023. The building's compliance history shows a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive management, with many violations and complaints being addressed only after tenants filed complaints through city agencies. While some violations have been resolved, including various plumbing and heating issues, the persistence of certain structural and exterior maintenance problems suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and systems maintenance.