604 West 162nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

604 West 162nd Street is a 6-story New Law tenement building with 40 units, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Ramses Capellan. The building has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, particularly related to heating systems, with multiple heat/hot water complaints in March 2025 and previous power outage incidents (most recently in December 2024). The property has a history of pest problems, with recent Housing Maintenance Code complaints in June 2025 noting unsanitary conditions and pest issues as open cases.

Notably, the building had a significant bedbug infestation reported between 2023-2024, affecting 41 units, though all were subsequently eradicated. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with active violations as of 2022-2020 related to door lock monitoring and other maintenance issues, resulting in fines totaling $8,000. The building has also faced several past violations during construction periods in 2019, including unsafe conditions and failure to maintain required safety equipment, with penalties amounting to $43,000.

However, the property has consistently passed recent rodent inspections, suggesting some improvement in general maintenance conditions. The building's management has shown some responsiveness to violations, with many previously issued citations being closed following corrective actions, though several violations remain open or active as of the latest inspections. The property has an established pattern of heating system and pest management issues, with varying degrees of promptness in addressing violations and service requests.