561 West 186th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033
561 West 186th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building in Washington Heights, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by 561 West 186th Street Heights Assoc. LLC. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent cluster of complaints in June 2025 involving multiple emergency plumbing and general maintenance issues, including problems with radiators, sinks, floors, cabinets, ceilings, and mold.
These recent complaints follow a pattern of maintenance challenges, including a significant cluster of violations identified in November 2024 in Apartment 14, where HPD inspections documented issues with lead-based paint hazards, mold, water leaks, and peeling surfaces affecting the bathroom and various rooms. The building has shown some regulatory adherence, with no reported bedbug infestations across five consecutive reporting periods from 2020 to 2025, and passed rodent inspections in October 2024 and December 2023, though there have been instances of rat activity noted in previous years, including a 2023 inspection. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing plumbing issues, with multiple service requests related to radiators and sinks between 2024 and 2025, along with electrical and water-related problems.
The November 2024 violations include both Class A and B violations, particularly noting concerns about lead paint, mold, and water leaks in Apartment 14, suggesting potential health and safety risks. While some complaints have been resolved through inspections or violations being issued, there have been several instances where HPD was unable to complete inspections, most notably in June 2025, indicating potential communication or access issues that may require attention. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements for five consecutive years, demonstrating good pest control practices, and recent rodent inspections suggest some improvement in vermin management, despite the historical pattern of rat activity.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 19100 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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