720 West 180th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

720 West 180th Street is a 22-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building located in Washington Heights and built in 1909, currently owned by Rigoberto Jimenez. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between April and June 2025, some of which resulted in violations. Recent inspections in June 2025 also noted concerns with garbage/recycling storage.

The building's systems and infrastructure have shown significant maintenance challenges, including multiple complaints about doors/windows, power outages, and a pattern of heating system problems. In 2024, the building received violations related to maintenance and safety equipment, particularly in Apartment 2, which required corrections to address issues like leaky faucets, defective plaster, mold, and missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, though some violations remain open. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with several inspections between 2021 and 2024 showing evidence of rat presence, though most recent inspections in 2024-2025 passed.

There have been multiple complaints regarding the boiler system, with inspectors often unable to gain access during scheduled inspections. Two environmental control board violations from 2021 are particularly noteworthy, including one related to failure to maintain building code compliance regarding hallway and apartment ceiling conditions, and another concerning failure to comply with a commissioner's order. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained an active compliance history with bedbug reports showing no infestations since 2020-2025, and recent rodent inspections indicating improved management. The property has experienced periodic structural and safety-related complaints, including concerns about doors, windows, and egress systems, though most investigations found no violations at the time of inspection.