517 West 212th Street, Manhattan, NY 10034

The five-story, 44-unit residential building at 517 West 212th Street in Inwood, owned by Rick Herman and built in 1925, is currently experiencing multiple unresolved maintenance issues as of May 2025. Three open complaints filed in May 2025 with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) involve water leaks (both slow leak and damp spot) and electrical lighting problems. The building has a history of moisture-related challenges, with documented water leaks and mold issues in multiple apartments, particularly in August 2024 and July 2023.

Notable recent violations include active issues with a boiler from 2018 (missing blow down valve and improper piping, with a penalty of $655) and failure to display energy efficiency information (2021), both remaining unresolved as of October 2023. The property has undergone several inspections and repairs over the past few years, with apartments 1F, 2B, and 2E showing particular evidence of maintenance needs. Apartment 2B, for example, had violations in 2023 related to mold, rodent infestation, and various bathroom fixture issues, though many of these were closed after repairs. The building's rodent situation has required regular attention, with multiple "Rat Activity" reports between 2023 and 2025, though no bedbug infestations have been reported since 2018.

Multiple water-related complaints have been documented, including slow leaks, damp spots, and mold, with violations issued in both 2024 and 2025. The property has consistently filed its bedbug reports showing zero infestations from 2019 through 2024, and standard rodent control measures appear to be in place, though inspections frequently note rat activity requiring bait application. In summary, 517 West 212th Street is currently facing open maintenance issues primarily related to water leaks and electrical problems, with a documented history of moisture-related problems, rodent activity, and various maintenance violations that have required attention over the past several years. While some violations have been resolved through proper certification, several remain open as of 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance needs.