601 West 176th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 48-unit, 6-story apartment building at 601 West 176th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Domingo Garcia, has experienced ongoing heating system challenges in recent years, with multiple heat and hot water complaints filed in early 2025 alone. Between January 2025 and November 2024, there were several emergency heat-related complaints, some of which could not be inspected due to lack of access. The building underwent significant maintenance issues in 2024, particularly in apartment 36, which was cited for multiple violations including rodent infestation, leaky faucets, and various door and wall defects.

The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2022, 2023, and 2024 showing varying degrees of infestation, though a November 2024 compliance inspection passed. Earlier, the building faced elevator service issues, with violations recorded in 2018 and 2020 related to single device operation and door monitoring. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained an active bedbug-free record since 2018, with no reported infestations in the past five years. The property also experienced exterior facade maintenance issues in 2020, though this was resolved.

Recent inspections suggest ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding the building's heating system and general upkeep. The elevator system, while historically problematic, has shown compliance in recent years, though earlier violations resulted in monetary penalties. The building's heating system has been the subject of multiple complaints, with residents frequently experiencing problems that required official intervention. The most recent building-wide heating issues were documented in January 2025, representing the latest in a pattern of heating-related complaints that have persisted over several years.