605 West 179th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 5-unit building at 605 West 179th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Farzad Tabaroki, has experienced persistent heating system issues in recent years, with heating complaints filed in January 2024, November 2023, and multiple instances in 2018. The most recent violation, recorded in January 2024, involved hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130°F in Apartment 8 on the fourth story.

The building's history shows recurring problems with unsanitary conditions, particularly during 2020-2021, when multiple violations were documented in Apartment 8, including infestations of mice and roaches, as well as issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The apartment experienced its last known pest-related issues between 2018-2020, while recent Bedbug Reporting records from 2019 to present indicate no infestations. The building has undergone several inspections for rodent activity between 2018-2024, consistently passing most inspections, though a rat activity issue was noted in July 2018.

Between 2018-2020, various maintenance violations were documented, including problems with fire safety systems in Apartment 8 and hallway maintenance issues. Complaints about building-wide heating problems were particularly frequent in late 2018, with violations issued after HPD inspections. While the most recent inspections (2023-2024) have shown improvements in rodent control and no new pest infestations, the recurring heating system issues remain a notable concern, with multiple complaints and violations regarding heat and hot water conditions throughout the building's recent history.