436 West 204th Street, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 5-story, 88-unit building at 436 West 204th Street in Inwood, owned by Joseph Zitolo, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past three years, with particular patterns emerging in heat and hot water system failures. Most recently, in March 2025, the building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, including one for the entire building that was determined to be a duplicate of another tenant's report. Throughout 2024 and 2023, similar heat-related complaints were frequent, with multiple building-wide and apartment-specific issues reported, some of which required HPD intervention.

The building also experienced significant plumbing challenges, including an open heavy water leak complaint from December 2024 and a water supply issue in April 2024. Electrical problems were documented as well, with a no lighting complaint in January 2024 that was resolved. The building has undergone various repairs and improvements, as evidenced by multiple Department of Buildings permits issued between 2018 and 2020, including work on electrical systems.

Recent safety inspections from July 2025 for carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were successfully completed, indicating compliance with current safety requirements. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no reported infestations or eradications in the past three reporting periods (2024-2025). Rodent inspections have generally shown good results, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 passing. While the building has faced multiple violations requiring attention, such as those related to fire retardant materials and ceiling/wall conditions in public areas, most historical violations from 2024 have been closed after necessary repairs and certifications were completed.