656 West 160th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 6-story, 30-unit residential building at 656 West 160th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1918 and currently owned by Haydee Santana, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning were multiple heat and hot water outages in 2018, with at least eight documented complaints between August and November 2018, and one more in September 2019, though all these issues were subsequently resolved.

More recently, in March 2024, the building was cited for maintenance violations in apartment 3B, including defective plaster surfaces and a water leak, which remain open. Additional violations were documented in 2024 regarding fire safety and door functionality in common areas, though some have been closed through appropriate repairs. The building's overall conditions appear to have improved regarding certain pest and sanitation issues in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years (2020-2025).

Rodent inspections conducted between 2018 and 2025 show mostly passing results, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in July 2021. The most recent sidewalk shed complaint from November 2024 was inspected and found to warrant no violations. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly with heating systems, most concerns have been addressed through appropriate channels, and the absence of recent bedbug and rodent issues suggests improved overall building management in specific areas.