652 West 163rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

652 West 163rd Street is a 54-unit, 6-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Rasim Ramusevic. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in 2025 alone, particularly concentrated between January and April 2025. These heating system problems have created significant discomfort for residents, as evidenced by various complaints communicated through 311, including both building-wide and apartment-specific reports of inadequate heat and hot water. More recently, in April 2025, there were also reports of electrical power outages.

The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning issues, particularly in apartment 46, where multiple violations have been recorded as of December 2024, including problems with windows, water leaks, and pest infestations. Apartment 52 has open violations related to safety equipment, including missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as lead paint hazard concerns. The building's elevator system has been a recurring source of problems, with multiple complaints about a single device and lack of alternate service throughout 2025, though inspections did not warrant violations at the time. Between 2020 and 2023, various Elevator Control violations were noted, particularly regarding door lock monitoring requirements and inspection requirements.

The building also experienced issues with its exterior maintenance, as indicated by violations for excessive garbage/debris observed in 2023, though recent rodent inspections have shown compliance with health standards. Notably, the building appears to have maintained a bedbug-free status in recent reporting periods, with no infestations recorded between 2020 and 2024. The property has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly concerning elevator safety systems and emergency equipment. While many of these violations have been resolved or dismissed, there remain several active violations as of 2024-2025, including two class B violations from 2024 in apartment 52 related to safety equipment and lead paint hazards. The building's history shows some major maintenance issues have persisted over time, particularly regarding heating systems and elevator reliability, suggesting ongoing challenges with building infrastructure maintenance and timely response to repair needs.