554 West 184th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

554 West 184th Street, a 5-story New Law tenement built in 1905 in Washington Heights, currently managed by Michael Dougherty, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, with the most recent complaints in April 2025 and November 2024, though housing inspectors were unable to gain access for inspection in both cases. The building has also faced persistent pest control challenges, particularly evident in November 2024 when multiple violations were issued for rodent and cockroach infestations, with current violations indicating ongoing rodent issues in the basement and apartment 5W as of November 2024.

This apartment unit (5W) has multiple active violations including mold presence, floor damage, and various maintenance issues documented in late 2024, though some similar complaints from October 2024 were resolved through inspection. The property has shown a pattern of unsanitary conditions and maintenance challenges, including an open garbage/recycling storage issue as of January 2025. Historical data shows attention to boiler maintenance, with a 2022 ECB violation for leakage issues and a 2019 inspection for improper boiler permit filing, indicating past concerns about heating system compliance.

Recent rodent inspections in 2024 showed mixed results with both passed and failed inspections, suggesting ongoing vermin control efforts. Bedbug reports indicate a single infestation in early 2025, though this was marked as eradicated. The building has undergone multiple permit issuances for electrical and plumbing work between 2018-2019, suggesting ongoing infrastructure maintenance. While some issues have been addressed through inspections and repairs, the frequency of similar complaints and open violations suggests persistent maintenance challenges affecting resident comfort and safety.