655 West 160th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 6-story, 42-unit tenement building at 655 West 160th Street in Washington Heights, owned by 655 West 160th Owner LLC, has experienced multiple significant maintenance issues in recent years. As of June 2025, there are multiple open complaints with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding various building maintenance issues including water leaks (heavy flow), plumbing problems (bathtub, sink), mold, and issues with walls, floors, cabinets, and window frames. The building has also experienced recurring elevator problems, with multiple complaints throughout 2024-2025 related to single device operation and no alternate service, resulting in active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations with penalties totaling $3,750.00.

Additionally, there were heat and hot water issues reported in March 2025, though these inspections couldn't gain access for verification. The building has an ongoing rodent activity problem, with compliance inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, and a history of maintenance violations related to safety equipment in apartment 6B, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a gas line issue. The property has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including multiple instances of elevator service interruptions and emergency situations requiring attention.

Previous violations from 2024-2025 indicate problems with building systems and safety equipment, including the boiler system, doors, windows, and pest control. While the building has been relatively free of bedbug infestations in the past two years, with zero reported instances from 2022-2024, the pest control record shows periodic issues. Notably, there have been several instances of failure to promptly address "immediately hazardous" conditions, as evidenced by multiple active DOB violations related to elevator service and safety equipment. While the building's recent filings show some maintenance issues being addressed, the number of open complaints as of mid-2025 suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and system reliability.