608 West 204th Street, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 5-story, 21-unit tenement building at 608 West 204th Street in Inwood, built in 1925 and currently owned by Shavy Rochlitz, has experienced a concerning pattern of safety and maintenance issues in recent months. Between April and May 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed and subsequently addressed by HPD, including violations related to carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, mold, and water supply problems. As of May 2025, there remain open violations regarding carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and mold issues.

The building underwent significant inspection activity in late 2024, notably in apartment 44, where multiple violations were documented and subsequently certified as corrected, including issues with pest infestations (both mice and roaches), door mechanisms, window fittings, and bathroom fixtures. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with basic systems and safety compliance. A serious incident in March 2022 resulted in a violation for a detached fire escape stair tread between the 4th and 5th floors, which was classified as immediately hazardous.

The property has also experienced recurrent plumbing issues, particularly with water supply systems, as evidenced by multiple service requests in 2025. While recent rodent inspections in March 2025 passed, previous inspections in 2024 showed evidence of rat activity, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. The building has maintained a relatively clean bedbug record over the past five reporting periods, with no infestations reported between 2022 and 2025.