820 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 45-unit, 5-story tenement building at 820 Riverside Drive in Washington Heights, constructed in 1921 and currently owned by Isaac Aryeh, has experienced recurring issues with heating systems over the past several years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heat and hot water complaints throughout 2024 and 2025, with multiple emergency service requests showing restricted access for inspections, though the building has received at least one Notice of Violation for exceeding maximum allowable hot water temperatures (over 130F) in apartments 3C and 4I (as of January 2024).

The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, including recent complaints about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage (March 2025) and documented rat activity during inspections in 2023-2025, despite some inspections passing and others showing "rat activity" results. Additional maintenance concerns have been documented, including a smoke detector issue resolved in March 2025 and a history of rodent infestation violations in apartments 1A and 2B between 2023 and 2024. The property record shows a pattern of repeated complaints about basic services, with many service requests closed without resolution due to lack of access for inspectors.

Building management has received various violation notices over the years, including those related to inadequate heat and hot water supply, though many complaints from 2020-2021 regarding structural issues, electrical concerns, and work without permits resulted in "No Violation Warranted" responses during inspections. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2019-2025 consistently show zero infested units, and while there have been multiple rodent-related complaints, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's records indicate periodic bait application and inspections, suggesting some level of ongoing pest management efforts. Recent complaints regarding garbage storage conditions (March 2025) and recurring heating system access issues indicate some continuing challenges with building maintenance and tenant access for inspections.