725 West 172nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 48-unit, 6-story building at 725 West 172nd Street in Washington Heights, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Santiago Victoriano, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in May 2025, multiple open complaints were filed with HPD regarding unsanitary garbage storage, door issues, elevator maintenance, water leaks, and general maintenance concerns, including building-wide heat and hot water problems. Between December 2024 and July 2025, several violations were documented in Apartments 42 and 53, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, and ceiling damage.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints filed between 2022-2025, though inspections generally found no violations, except for a 2023 notice with a $1,562 penalty. The property has also faced significant challenges with rodent activity, as evidenced by failed inspections in 2023 and 2025. Several improvements were made between 2018-2019, with multiple permits issued for various maintenance and repair work.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 documented issues with elevator communication systems and lobby door maintenance. While the building has shown progress in some areas, such as consistent bedbug inspections showing no infestations between 2019-2025, the current status of multiple open complaints and recent infrastructure issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the property. The building's history of violations and complaints indicates recurring problems with basic services such as heat, water, and elevator functionality, impacting general resident comfort and building upkeep.