605 West 177th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 5-story, 20-unit tenement building at 605 West 177th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Michael Haas and constructed in 1910, has been experiencing recurring heating and hot water system issues throughout 2023-2024. The building has recorded nine heat/hot water complaints in the past two years, with three particularly notable emergency complaints in December 2024 that HPD could not investigate due to access issues.

The building has also faced significant challenges with rodent control, as evidenced by multiple inspections throughout 2023-2024, showing consistent rat activity and requiring bait applications. While there have been no recent bedbug infestations reported (with the last cases in 2021), the building's maintenance history shows various violations that have mostly been addressed, including multiple citations in late 2024 for defective self-closing doors at the 1st-story vestibule. The property has undergone several inspections and maintenance actions in recent years, including inspections of flooring/stairs in 2023 that resulted in no violations.

Previous issues noted in 2022-2023 include a water leak and window frame problem, both of which were closed without violations. Earlier violations from 2019-2021 were primarily related to building maintenance standards, such as paint conditions and safety features, which were subsequently resolved. The building's history demonstrates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly concerning heating systems and pest control, though many earlier violations have been addressed through proper certification processes.