603 West 191st Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

603 West 191st Street is a 5-story, 45-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1923, currently owned by James Vest. The building has significant ongoing maintenance issues, with numerous active complaints as of mid-2025, including water leaks (since May 2025), various paint/plaster problems, and multiple emergency and non-emergency maintenance needs. As of June 2025, there are eight open Housing Maintenance Code complaints, including issues with windows, electrical wiring, pests, and appliances.

Notably, there has been persistent rodent activity documented through multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025, with the latest rodent inspection in May 2025 resulting in a failed compliance outcome. The building has experienced recurring water and structural maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple complaints about ceilings, walls, and flooring. In 2024, several violations were issued for Apartment 58, including problems with window sashes, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and plumbing fixtures, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected.

Historical data shows the building has been relatively free of bedbug infestations since 2018, with no reported cases in the past five years. While there have been some complaints about various building systems (such as heat and hot water) and sanitary conditions, the continuing pattern of maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. Recent complaints and inspection results indicate particular concern with water-related problems, structural maintenance, and pest control within the building.