867 West 181st Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

At 867 West 181st Street in Washington Heights, a 6-story, 72-unit New Law Tenement built in 1920, there are significant ongoing maintenance concerns primarily related to heat and water systems. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints documented in January, March, April, and most recently in May 2025, though inspectors often faced access issues during investigations. There are also several active environmental control board (ECB) violations related to building maintenance, including issues with the water table, facade, and failure to file required documents, with penalties totaling $37,500.

Recent health and safety concerns include rodent activity, with inspections in 2025 showing consistent findings of rat activity between January and July 2025. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly with the heating systems, as evidenced by multiple violations regarding locked access to boiler rooms and hot water delivery systems documented in 2023. Additional recent complaints from 2025 indicate problems with garbage storage and various interior maintenance issues.

The property has experienced documented structural concerns in the past, including building shaking incidents reported in 2019 and 2021. While the building has maintained a consistent record of addressing bedbug infestations with no reported cases since 2020, the ongoing heating system challenges and rodent activity suggest persistent maintenance and public health concerns. The building's ownership, Duncraggen Realty Corp, currently faces multiple active violations related to facade maintenance and documentation failures, with associated monetary penalties.