625 West 169th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 70-unit, 5-story building at 625 West 169th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Joann Simpson, was constructed in 1920 and is classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with a notable cluster of complaints in 2024-2025. Between May and July 2024, multiple complaints were filed and addressed, including concerns about a water leak, unsanitary conditions (pests), general maintenance issues (including paint/plaster work), and problems with appliances.

Notable violations were documented in apartment 10A during May 2024, including issues with window mechanisms, kitchen cabinets, bathroom tiles, and various other maintenance concerns, though most of these violations were certified as resolved by July 2024. More recent housing maintenance code complaints from 2025 indicate ongoing concerns with flooring, cabinets, and electrical lighting. The building has maintained a generally acceptable record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last five reporting periods from 2019 through 2024.

Rodent inspections have mostly resulted in passed inspections, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in July 2021. The most recent building inspection data (as of July 2025) shows that the property continues to address maintenance issues, though many complaints have been resolved promptly. The building's history includes a ventilation complaint in 2022 that was investigated but found to have no warrant for violation. Despite the relatively high number of service requests and complaints, the property has generally responded to and resolved issues in a timely manner, with most recent complaints being categorized as non-emergency.