561 West 189th Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

The 5-story, 25-unit building at 561 West 189th Street in Washington Heights, constructed in 1916 and currently owned by Scott Silverman, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, from May to June 2025, there were multiple failed inspection attempts by HPD to address various complaints, including problems with plumbing (bathtub/shower and basin/sink), pest infestations, window safety (broken/missing window guard), wall damage (paint/plaster), and window frame issues. While some complaints from May 2025 were properly inspected and resolved, these recent inspections reflect difficulties in gaining access for verification of reported problems.

The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025, indicating successful pest management in this area. Historically, the building underwent significant violations in late 2021 concerning Apartment 2C, including issues with an inoperable smoke detector, pest infestations (roaches and mice), floor damage, door problems, and non-functional safety equipment (carbon monoxide detector). These violations were certified as corrected between late 2021 and early 2022.

The property has also undergone inspections related to scaffolding and sidewalk conditions in April 2022, though no violations were found at that time. Notably, there have been no bedbug incidents reported in the building since 2020, and the most recent bedbug reporting periods from 2021 to 2024 show no affected units. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, the consistent passing of rodent inspections and resolution of past violations demonstrates some level of ongoing property management and maintenance.