615 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

615 Ft. Washington Avenue is a 6-story, 47-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently managed by owner Bashkim Idrizi. The building has experienced significant heating and water system issues in 2025, with multiple complaints in April reporting building-wide heat and hot water problems, including three emergency complaints on April 17 and another on April 6, all of which were closed. Earlier heating and plumbing issues were also documented in 2025, with several complaints about radiator problems in February.

The building has three open violations as of October 2023, including concerns about damaged kitchen flooring in apartment 5C, obstruction of fire escape egress by an air conditioner, and damaged brickwork on the building's north section between the 2nd and 5th stories. The property has a history of elevator and electrical system concerns, with repeated complaints about elevator service and electrical wiring, particularly between 2018 and 2024, though most were closed with no violation found or were resolved. Recent rodent control efforts have been documented, with bait applied during inspections in multiple months. The building appears to have maintained a bedbug-free status based on inspection records from 2022 through 2024, with no infested units reported in recent filings. Compliance with rodent inspections improved significantly in 2024, with two "Passed" results in February and October 2024, following multiple bait applications in 2023.

Additionally, the building has violations related to energy efficiency documentation and boiler inspection report filings from 2019-2021, though some were dismissed or had no balance due. The building's management history shows a pattern of heating and water system issues, particularly during the winter months, and recurring elevator service problems. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including electrical concerns, structural issues, and compliance requirements, though many past violations have been resolved or dismissed. Regular rodent baiting in 2022-2023 indicates proactive pest control efforts, and the absence of bedbug infestations in recent years is notable. The building's management has maintained communication with HPD regarding various service requests, although there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain apartment access for verification purposes.