55 Park Terrace East, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 9-story residential building at 55 Park Terrace East in Inwood, owned by Diane Dimauro, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, in February 2025, there were complaints about heat and hot water issues that could not be verified due to lack of access, and multiple violations related to electrical systems including lighting and wiring. A series of inspections were conducted between January and February 2025, revealing multiple issues including paint/plaster problems, mold concerns, and various repairs needed for doors, windows, cabinets, and appliances. The building has an active violation from September 2024 specifically regarding plaster and paint repairs needed in Apartment B15, among other issues including refrigerator and floor repairs, and historical infestations of roaches and mice in that unit.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with both general maintenance and unit-specific problems. In 2023, there were noted violations regarding elevator signage and motor room access, resulting in a $625 penalty. Notably, the building has maintained a zero-bedbug infestation record since 2019 according to the annual bedbug reporting, and recent rodent inspections in 2025, 2024, and 2023 have all passed. However, there have been some concerns about rodent activity, particularly in 2018-2020, with compliance inspections showing improvements.

The most recent permits issued for the property between 2018-2021 indicate ongoing maintenance and improvement work, with the last two permits issued in 2020 and 2021 specifically related to electrical work. The building has maintained regular rodent inspections, with most recent results showing no significant issues, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2019 and 2020. The property has had multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints filed with the Housing Preservation and Development department, with violations issued for electrical systems and multiple other maintenance issues during 2025. The recent pattern of complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with regard to electrical systems, heating, and interior maintenance issues, though many of these complaints have been addressed through inspections and violations, with specific timeframes for correction provided to the property owner.