514 West 184th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 30-unit, five-story tenement building at 514 West 184th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Herman Rubin, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns about unsanitary conditions, with recent complaints in 2025 about both mold (closed in April) and pests (open as of February 2025). The building has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with six separate complaints between December 2024 and January 2025, two of which were reported as affecting the entire building.

Additionally, there was a water leak incident in February 2025 that was classified as an emergency. The building's history shows persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 25, which was subject to multiple violations in mid-2024 including issues with mice infestation, plumbing fixtures, bathroom conditions, and fire safety equipment. More recently, violations were recorded regarding obstructed fire escapes due to flower pots and household items on the 4th and 5th floor balconies, though these were certified as corrected in October 2024.

The building has also undergone various inspections with mixed results regarding rodent activity, with the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 passing, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2022. While the building's management has addressed some issues, as evidenced by multiple complaints being marked as closed after repairs, the frequency of recent complaints suggests ongoing building maintenance challenges. Additionally, there are two active DOB violations from 2021 and 2022 related to fire escape maintenance and energy efficiency display requirements.