2481 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025

2481 Broadway is a 13-story, 86-unit residential building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Sam Taverez. The Upper West Side building has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues in recent months, with multiple open complaints as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are current open complaints regarding unsanitary garbage/recycling storage and pest-related conditions.

The building has faced recurring heat and hot water system problems, with three separate complaints filed in April-May 2025, though HPD was unable to gain access to verify these conditions. Additional concerns include rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat presence from January 2024 through May 2025, though bait was applied in several instances. The building's violation history reveals significant infrastructure and safety concerns. In late 2024, violations were noted regarding electrical work, self-closing doors, and ceiling repairs.

Multiple housing maintenance violations were documented in 2024-2025, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and various apartment maintenance needs in Unit 2E1. The property has also undergone recent construction work, with several complaints in 2024 regarding unauthorized work and safety violations, including unpermitted plumbing work and removal of fire stopping materials. Building systems maintenance appears to be an ongoing challenge, with active violations related to failure to submit required energy reports and a partial stop work order for electrical work as of June 2025. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in recent years, the building's regulatory history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining building systems and addressing resident complaints in a timely manner.