506 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The six-story, 55-unit tenement at 506 Ft Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Andrew Kleiman and built in 1920, has experienced persistent heating and maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water complaints throughout 2023 and 2024, with both apartment-specific and building-wide reported problems, some requiring emergency interventions by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building has also faced challenges with basic amenities, including plumbing issues (bathtub/shower problems in 2023), elevator maintenance concerns, and appliance problems (including refrigerator issues with violations in 2023).

Apartment 4A has been the subject of several maintenance violations, including unresolved pest control issues (cockroach infestation), appliance problems, and plumbing repairs needed as of 2023. The building's exterior and structural integrity have been scrutinized, with past violations regarding the facade requiring attention, including a 2019 violation for deteriorated mortar joints and cracked walls. There have also been two significant shaking/vibrating complaints (2019 and 2023), though inspections found no violations at the time.

The property has maintained an active bedbug and rodent inspection record, with regular findings of rat activity between 2022 and 2024, and all recent bedbug reports indicating no infested units. Importantly, the building currently has an open Department of Buildings violation from February 2023 regarding a failure to file the FISP Cycle 9B technical report. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance, with multiple emergency interventions required to address recurring problems, particularly regarding heating systems, though some complaints were not able to be investigated due to lack of access to units.