515 West 184th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 20-unit, 5-story tenement building at 515 West 184th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Marino Rodriguez, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to water problems. Most notably, in April 2025, the building had multiple water leak complaints (including heavy flow, slow leaks, damp spots) and ceiling paint/plaster issues, all of which HPD attempted to inspect but could not complete. Previous water-related incidents include a December 2023 heat/hot water issue and a November 2023 slow water leak complaint.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges in 2024, with reported problems involving an electric/gas range and sink issues that were subsequently resolved. The building's violation history shows several significant concerns, particularly in late 2023 relating to Apartment 17, where violations were issued for missing smoke detectors, defective doors, heating system access issues, and problems with hot water and plumbing fixtures. A notable cluster of violations from late 2021 involved occupancy-related issues, with complaints about unauthorized living spaces and occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy records. However, the building has maintained good rodent inspection results, consistently passing initial inspections from 2016 through 2024.

Importantly, there have been no recorded bedbug infestations in the past seven years, with the most recent three annual reports showing zero affected units. While the property has experienced multiple maintenance issues over recent years, particularly involving water systems and general maintenance, many of these problems have been addressed through HPD interventions. Recent rodent inspections have passed consistently, and there have been no bedbug infestations reported since the program's implementation. However, the pattern of water-related complaints in 2025 suggests ongoing plumbing or infrastructure challenges that may affect resident comfort.