736 West 186th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

This 9-story, 56-unit residential building at 736 West 186th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Greg Delanoy, has a documented history of significant maintenance issues since 2020, with particular concern over heat and plumbing systems. Most recently, in late 2024, there were complaints about lack of heat/hot water affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Earlier in 2024, there were sewage-related unsanitary conditions that warranted violations, and between September 2023 and May 2024, there were separate complaints regarding bathtub/shower and toilet plumbing issues.

The building has experienced recurrent heating system problems, with previous cold spells documented in 2022 and 2024, though these were subsequently addressed. In addition to these recurring issues, the property has faced challenges with rat activity, showing signs of infestation requiring multiple baiting treatments in late 2022, though more recent inspections in 2024 have passed. There are also two open violations as of mid-2024 related to drainage issues in Apartment 1F, and an elevator service complaint in 2024 was investigated but found without warrant.

Notably, the building's bedbug reporting has consistently shown zero incidents from 2020 through 2024, and while there was one rodent activity report in 2024, recent inspections have passed. The building's management has shown some responsiveness to complaints, as evidenced by periodic inspections and corrections, though access issues have occasionally hindered resolution verification. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently showing no infestations over the past five years.