57 Hillside Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

The 6-story, 55-unit building at 57 Hillside Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Paul Steinberg and constructed in 1920, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in January 2025, the building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints that were handled as emergencies by HPD, though these complaints were duplicates of existing issues. Earlier in 2024, there were problematic sanitary conditions involving mold and pests, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these complaints.

The building has also experienced periodic heat-related issues, with recorded complaints in March and May 2023, and similar problems noted in prior years. The property has active Housing Maintenance Code violations as of 2024, including concerning water leaks in Apartment 2A identified in March 2024. Other notable issues include multiple open violations from 2023-2024 in Apartment 2C related to lead paint hazards, door maintenance, and fire safety concerns.

The elevator system has been a recurring focus of complaints, with violations noted between 2020-2021 regarding the lack of door lock monitoring and operating issues. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2016, it experienced a bedbug outbreak in 2019 with three infested units, though subsequent years show no reported infestations. Despite these challenges, there have been periods of proper maintenance and compliance, as evidenced by various complaints being resolved and regular rodent inspections passing. The building's maintenance history shows a mixture of persistent issues and prompt resolutions, with some violations remaining open longer than preferred.