557 West 187th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 5-story building at 557 West 187th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Jose Tur, was constructed in 1990 and contains 20 units. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with multiple complaints filed between 2022 and 2023, including recent emergencies in March and November 2023 where HPD was unable to gain access to verify the conditions. In 2023, significant unsanitary conditions were reported, including pest infestations, with violations issued in June for apartment 43.

This apartment was found to have multiple issues including problems with window springs, uneven bathroom flooring, and infestations of roaches and mice, some of which remain open as of the latest inspection. The building has undergone several inspections and complaint investigations showing a pattern of maintenance issues. In late 2022, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints, and various other maintenance issues have been reported including plumbing problems in 2021 (though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection).

The property has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2021 through 2025, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the last five years, as indicated by the annual reports. Building-wide inspections in 2019-2020 showed some failures that were subsequently addressed. The building has received both Class B and Class C violations, with some work completed and certified, though several violations from 2022-2023 remain open. A permit was issued in 2019 for alterations, though the nature of the work was not specified in the available data.