156 Sherman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

156 Sherman Avenue is a 40-unit, five-story residential building located in Inwood, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Alex Kohen. The building has experienced recurring heating and water issues, with three separate heat/hot water complaints for the entire building in November 2023 (November 4, 14, and 31) and another complaint on January 31, 2024, though HPD was unable to gain access to perform inspections in these instances.

The building has undergone several inspected repairs throughout 2023-2024, including violations for a mold condition in Apartment 26 (2022) and an appliance infestation in Apartment 41 (2023), both of which were subsequently resolved. There is a notable pattern of plumbing-related incidents, with multiple complaints regarding various fixtures (including basins, sinks, bathtubs/showers, and steam pipes) throughout 2024, though inspections typically found no violations. Recent inspections show some improvements in pest management, with rodent inspections in 2023-2025 generally passing except for some "rat activity" notices in 2022.

The building has maintained a consistent record of submitting annual bedbug reports since 2019, showing no infestations during the reporting periods. Most notably, several emergency violations were documented and resolved in 2024, including repair needs for self-closing doors, fire retardant materials, and ceiling paint in common areas, as well as proper fastening requirements for a bulkhead door on the fifth story. These recent compliance issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though many historical violations have been addressed and closed over time.