617 West 169th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The five-story, 20-unit tenement at 617 West 169th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1922 and owned by Kenrick Ou, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most notable cluster occurring in February 2022. During this period, multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints were filed regarding various apartment conditions, resulting in several violations. Issues included problems with flooring, walls, doors, and plumbing systems, with specific violations documented in apartment 3A concerning broken wood floors, lead paint hazards, and missing safety devices.

This apartment was found to have infestations of both mice and roaches, though records indicate these issues were addressed and closed out by April 2022. Additional 2019 issues were related to door access problems that could not be inspected. Despite the challenging conditions in 2022, more recent records from 2023 and 2024 show improvements, including successful rodent inspections passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The building's bedbug reporting history shows zero infestation cases in the most recent three reporting periods (2022-2025), with only one documented incidence in 2021-2022 involving four units. Multiple permits for plumbing and window work were also issued in 2021-2022, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts. While the property has had its share of violations and maintenance challenges, the pattern of recent rodent inspections and lack of current pest reports may indicate improved conditions. However, it's worth noting that many violations documented in 2022 had to do with safety systems, including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were subsequently certified as addressed.