708 West 171st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 53-unit, 6-story building at 708 West 171st Street in Washington Heights, owned by Willy Nova, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2018. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent occurring in February 2025, though these issues have typically been resolved promptly. The building faced significant maintenance challenges in 2018-2021, particularly in Apartment 3B, where multiple violations were documented including plumbing issues (water supply, toilet, basin/sink), electrical problems, and structural concerns.

These violations were addressed and closed, but indicate a period of concentrated repairs. The building underwent some concerning events in 2021, including multiple violations related to unauthorized construction work in Apartment 31B, which involved full gut demolition and removal of fire-stopping materials, creating immediate hazards. This led to several fines totaling $6,500, though these violations have since been resolved.

More recently, the building has maintained better overall conditions, with rodent inspections in 2022-2025 generally passing, aside from a failed initial inspection in February 2025. The most recent bedbug reports from 2022 to 2024 show no infestations or eradication efforts required. The building's electrical system experienced a power outage in September 2018, and it has had various plumbing issues documented through both 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations. The property has maintained an active compliance record since 2021, with most recent violations being promptly addressed and resolved, including a 2020 elevator issue that was corrected.