640 West 207th Street, Manhattan, NY 10034
640 West 207th Street is a 3-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building located in Inwood, owned by Angel Ayala and constructed in 1920. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing being ongoing rat activity, with the latest inspections in 2025 showing continued infestations.
From 2021 to 2022, there were multiple complaints regarding door/window issues and intercom systems, though many of these were resolved through HPD inspections. A notable water leak incident occurred in late 2022, which was also addressed by HPD. The building has several open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2018 through 2024 that remain unresolved as of the latest data.
The property has a concerning history regarding illegal occupancy issues, with violations issued in 2018 related to unauthorized apartment conversions and occupancy contrary to the Certificate of Occupancy, including claims of illegally created Class "A" apartments in the cellar. Additionally, there are multiple open violations from 2018 requiring repairs and updates to building safety features, including fire retardant ceiling repairs, carbon monoxide detector notifications, and window guard installations in public areas. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency issues, with varying degrees of responsiveness to inspections and violations, particularly regarding access for HPD inspections and resolution of ongoing maintenance requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 5572 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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