508 West 180th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 20-unit, 5-story building at 508 West 180th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Dave Yaminian, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years. As of April 2025, there are open complaints regarding a cabinet issue and ceiling problems, with multiple heat and hot water complaints throughout 2025. The building has faced recurring heat and water supply issues, with several emergency complaints in 2025 alone.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024 show problems with a broken kitchen cabinet and building entrance issues, while the Department of Buildings has issued active violations in 2023-2024 related to failure to file low pressure inspections and an immediately hazardous fire escape condition from 2022. Historical data reveals significant concerns in 2020-2021, including unauthorized plumbing modifications, possible illegal conversion, and gas piping issues that resulted in multiple ECB violations. The building's maintenance history shows recurring plumbing and heating system problems, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water.

Recent rodent inspections (2022-2024) have generally passed, and there have been no documented bedbug infestations in recent years. The property has faced various building system maintenance challenges, including problems with the fire escape, building entrance doors, and general maintenance compliance. While some violations from 2020-2021 were resolved, there are current active violations that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age (built in 1909) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" indicate it is subject to specific NYC housing regulations, which appear to be a recurring source of violations and complaints.