716 West 180th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The five-story, 22-unit tenement building at 716 West 180th Street in Washington Heights, currently owned by George Huang, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most concerning are the persistent access issues during inspections, with multiple complaints in 2025 regarding heat, hot water, electrical systems, and security systems where inspectors were unable to gain entry. The building has active environmental control board violations from 2023 concerning wall maintenance and a $12,500 penalty, as well as multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to various maintenance issues.

In 2025 alone, there were multiple service requests related to electrical systems, mold, and plumbing, with some inspections being incomplete. The property has a documented history of infestation issues, including a cluster of violations in 2022 regarding unauthorized SRO units in Apartment 31, with penalties totaling $41,250, though these were later resolved. Structural and safety concerns have been raised regularly, including building facade issues noted in multiple inspections, and serious complaints about egress and security systems.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections, there has been a recorded pattern of rat activity in past years. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with particular attention needed to address inspection access problems that have persisted through 2025. The most recent bedbug reports indicate no infestation issues from 2019 through 2024.