707 West 171st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 41-unit, 6-story residential building at 707 West 171st Street in Washington Heights, built in 1926, has experienced recurring heat and water issues from 2020 through 2024, with multiple complaints about lack of heat/hot water affecting either individual apartments or the entire building. The most recent significant issues involve pest problems, with a May 2024 complaint resulting in violations related to unsanitary conditions and rodent infestations, including documented rat activity in 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges, particularly in 2023, when numerous violations were documented in apartment 3H, including issues with windows, bathroom facilities, and various repairs needed for walls and fixtures. There have been three separate incidents of heat/hot water complaints in 2023 alone, though in some cases heat and hot water were restored prior to inspection. The property has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity, showing a pattern of both compliance and activity, with the most recent being a passed inspection in February 2025.

In early 2023, the building's first floor was the subject of Department of Buildings violations for unauthorized conversion into a physical treatment establishment, with penalties imposed for illegal occupancy and work without a permit. The building has maintained an effective pest control record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations from 2019 through 2024. While the building achieved passed inspections for rodent activity in recent months, the historical pattern of heat/water issues and periodic maintenance violations suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and management response.