4523 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10040

The 350-unit, 5-story building at 4523 Broadway in Washington Heights, owned by Erald Ramaj and constructed in 1951, has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems over the past several years, with eight documented complaints between 2018 and 2023. Most recently, in April 2023, HPD was unable to gain access to apartments to inspect a heat/hot water complaint, and in December 2020, tenants reported that heat and hot water had been restored following an outage.

The building has also faced challenges with unsanitary conditions, particularly in 2020, including multiple reports of pests (with violations issued) and mold, along with a water leak complaint in January 2021 that was investigated but resulted in no violations. Recent inspections show an ongoing rodent presence, with rat activity confirmed in compliance inspections in 2024, while the building's bedbug reporting for the 2023-2024 period showed no infested or eradicated units. The property has several open Class A violations from 2021, including requirements to post carbon monoxide detector information, maintain proper notices regarding housing information guides, and paint requirements in public areas.

A notable previous violation was recorded in February 2020 regarding an inoperative phone in the elevator, which has been resolved. In early 2021, multiple violations were addressed in Apartment 5F, including issues with smoke detector functionality, door self-closing, pest infestations (bedbugs and roaches), and bathroom faucet repairs, all of which were subsequently closed. While the building shows consistent issues with maintenance and systems requiring attention, recent bedbug reports indicate successful eradication efforts, though the ongoing rodent activity suggests persistent pest control challenges.