603 West 184th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 21-unit apartment building at 603 West 184th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Leon Lovinger, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in 2025, most notably power outages and problems with electric/gas ranges, with multiple HPD inspections conducted between April and May 2025. The building has also faced heat and hot water issues, particularly in April 2025 when multiple complaints were filed about the entire building's systems. Earlier maintenance records indicate various violations, including a 2024 rodent infestation (mice and roaches) in apartment 1WR, and multiple lead paint hazard violations in 2022 affecting apartment 1EF.

The 2022 violations also noted problems with floor tiles and wooden floors, along with self-closing door issues in the same apartment. The building's inspection history shows a mix of passed and failed rodent inspections from 2017 through 2024, with the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 passing, though a September 2023 inspection noted rat activity. In terms of infrastructure, there was a boiler-related complaint in 2023 that resulted in no violations, and a 2020 complaint regarding an illegal storefront sign that was also dismissed. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in its annual reports from 2019 through 2024.

The property has multiple documented housing maintenance code violations, though most have been resolved and closed, including issues with self-closing doors, lead paint hazards, and various maintenance concerns in different units. The 5-story, 1909 New Law Tenement building has a documented history of power-related issues as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints and violations in 2025, suggesting ongoing electrical infrastructure challenges. While some recent complaints were not substantiated, there appears to be a pattern of repeated maintenance issues requiring tenant intervention through 311 service requests. The building's age and frequent maintenance complaints indicate potential challenges with retaining consistent building systems, though many historical violations have been addressed and closed through proper remediation.