689 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

The six-story, 84-unit building at 689 Fort Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, built in 1928 and currently owned by Derek Ratzenboeck, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over recent years. Most notably, there were three heat/hot water emergencies reported between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent complaint in March 2025 being unresolved due to lack of access for inspection.

However, during these incidents, tenants generally reported that the issues were resolved before official inspections could confirm the conditions. The building has maintained an active compliance record with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no reported infestations or eradications in the past five filing periods from 2019 through 2024. Regular rodent inspections conducted between 2015 and late 2024 consistently passed, indicating effective pest management.

The Department of Buildings records show multiple permits issued for work on the property, including at least five electrical or plumbing-related jobs between 2019 and 2023, with the most recent permit issued in October 2023. A housing maintenance code violation was recorded in February 2022 regarding the timely filing of bedbug reports, though subsequent filings have shown compliance. While the building has experienced periodic heating system problems, particularly over the past three years, other health and safety indicators such as rodent control and pest management appear well-maintained.