560 West 183rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

560 West 183rd Street is a 3-story, 12-unit residential building in Washington Heights, constructed in 1950 and currently owned by 560 West 183 Gardens LLC. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months, with particular attention needed for a ceiling paint/plaster problem and a water leak reported in April 2025, both of which resulted in violations. Between 2023 and 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding door/window issues, pest problems, and building systems.

Of particular note is the building's complex history with illegal conversion allegations, including a confirmed illegal basement bathroom installation in 2021, for which $3,750 in fines was imposed. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, recent violations indicate apparent safety system maintenance lapses, with multiple active violations related to the failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2022 and 2024. The building's maintenance history shows both persistent and recurring issues, particularly around building access systems and interior maintenance.

There was a rat sighting in March 2025, though subsequent inspections in May 2025 reported compliance. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2016, recent health department inspections in 2025 documented violations requiring follow-up. Prior to the recent cluster of complaints in 2025, 2023 records showed similar pattern of maintenance issues, including multiple problems with doors/windows and pest control. The property's historical records suggest an ongoing need for maintenance attention, particularly regarding building systems and interior upkeep, though it has generally remained compliant with major regulatory requirements such as bedbug reporting.