564 West 189th Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

The 37-unit, 5-story building at 564 West 189th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Agim Maletaj and constructed in 1923 as a New Law Tenement, is currently experiencing several maintenance issues. As of June 2025, there are unresolved plumbing problems related to a basin/sink, while earlier this year, the building faced significant heat and hot water system challenges, with multiple complaints filed between February 2 and February 21. These heating issues were serious enough to be classified as emergencies. The building has also had problems with unsanitary conditions and pests, though some of these issues were addressed and closed promptly between February 4-10, 2025.

Inspection records reveal ongoing compliance challenges, particularly regarding lead-based paint hazard control requirements. Open violations from June 2024 pertain to apartments 1, 3A, and 5C concerning notification and documentation requirements. However, there were successful completions of repairs in October-December 2023 for apartment 1C, addressing multiple issues including a broken entrance door, sliding shower door, missing smoke detector, and a roach infestation. The building's plumbing system appears to require attention, as evidenced by the recent complaint. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record with no bedbug reports in the past four years (2019-2025) and has consistently passed rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 showing compliance.

A boiler inspection in March 2025 found no violations, but there was a defective/inoperative complaint lodged in February 2025 that warranted monitoring. The building's recent history shows particular vulnerability to heating system failures, with multiple complaints in early 2025. These complaints often required multiple reports to ensure proper acknowledgment and inspection. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance issues, as seen in the closures of several complaints through repairs and inspections, though some violations remain open that require further attention, particularly regarding lead paint compliance. The building's age and classification as a New Law Tenement suggest it may require regular maintenance attention, as evidenced by the recurring nature of some complaints.