21 Central Park North, Manhattan, NY 10026

21 Central Park North is a 5-story, 26-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Martin Hollander. The property has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent months, with several open HPD complaints as of May 2025, including unsanitary conditions (pests), water leaks, and window frame problems. Between April and June 2025, there were multiple plumbing issues, including problems with a sink and toilet, as well as a building-wide heat/hot water complaint. The building has a history of violations that were addressed in late 2024, particularly in Apartment 42, related to smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, wall paint requirements, and an infestation of gnats, all of which were certified as corrected by December 2024.

The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023 and 2025, though bait was applied in 2024. Structural concerns were documented in 2021, when the decorative masonry cornice at roof level was noted to have missing mortar, leading to a $2,500 violation. The property has also faced challenges with access for inspections, as evidenced by multiple instances in 2025 where HPD inspectors were unable to gain entry to apartments. While there have been several complaints regarding unauthorized work and construction beyond approved permits between 2021-2022, most were either dismissed or didn't warrant violation notices upon inspection.

Importantly, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record in recent years, with no reported infestations or eradications since 2019. Recent 311 service requests and violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with plumbing, pest control, and water infrastructure. Two complaints regarding a heavy water leak from May 2025 remain unresolved, as do complaints about wall paint issues and window frames from the same month. The building's history shows patterns of accessibility issues for inspections, recurring rodent problems, and periodic infrastructure maintenance needs that have required multiple violations to prompt compliance. The property has also undergone various repairs and maintenance updates over the years, as evidenced by multiple permitted work activities, though unauthorized work and permit violations have been a recurring theme.