504 West 180th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The five-story, 15-unit tenement building at 504 West 180th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1906 and currently owned by John Fernandez, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding building conditions, including heat and hot water problems throughout the entire building, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and problems with electric/gas ranges, with some violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has also faced challenges with rodent infestation, as evidenced by multiple inspections in 2024-2025 showing rat activity, though a passing inspection in October 2024 suggests recent improvements. The property has a concerning history of violations and maintenance issues, including a significant 2022 incident involving a detached fire escape stair tread between the third and fourth floors, which was classified as an immediately hazardous condition but was eventually resolved.

More recently, in late 2023, there was a gas utility violation related to an unpermitted hot water heater installation in the basement, though this was also resolved. The building has maintained an active bedbug monitoring program for several years, with all reports showing zero infested or re-infested units, indicating effective pest management. While the property has experienced periodic maintenance issues, including heat/hot water problems and various building code violations, the recent passing inspection for rodent activity and the resolution of several violations suggest some level of ongoing maintenance compliance.