11 Vermilyea Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 21-unit, 5-story building at 11 Vermilyea Avenue in Inwood, owned by Shaul Koplowitz, has experienced recurring heating issues, with emergency heat/hot water complaints filed in December 2023 and previous maintenance problems documented in 2021. In both instances, HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the reported conditions.

The building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs since 2019, with no infestations reported in the past five years according to the most recent filings, with the latest filing in June 2025 showing zero affected units. However, the building experienced multiple fire safety concerns in 2018, receiving several Class B violations for obstructed fire escapes, including issues with air conditioning units and flower pots impeding egress - all of which were certified as corrected in 2023. Recent rodent inspections show variable results, with rat activity noted in August 2024 and December 2024, though inspections in 2022 and 2023 had passed.

The building's 2023 heating complaints represent the most pressing recent issue, following a roughly two-year period (2021-2023) with relatively few major complaints. Historical data shows violations for flooring/stair and paint/plaster issues in 2021, which were also not able to be inspected upon HPD's response. The property's maintenance history reflects typical urban building challenges, with most violations being addressed and closed appropriately, though the persistent heating issues and recent rodent concerns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.