1931 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 25-unit, 7-story residential building at 1931 Madison Avenue in East Harlem is a 1920-era Old Law Tenement currently owned by Tanya Fulton. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with a particularly notable pattern of heat and hot water problems, including emergencies reported in September and December 2024, with violations still pending resolution as of 2025. Apartment 4D has multiple open violations as of 2024-2025, including issues with self-closing doors, heating system access, and an allegedly unsafe locked fire escape window.

Apartment 7C, reported in late 2023, has several active violations related to water leaks and required painting. The building's infrastructure has shown consistent challenges, with multiple housing maintenance complaints regarding heating, elevator maintenance, electrical wiring, and various interior maintenance needs. The Department of Buildings records reveal significant concerns related to building maintenance and code compliance.

In 2028, violations were noted regarding exterior facade maintenance, including deteriorating steel lintels, with multiple active ECB violations related to building maintenance requirements and failure to submit critical examination reports. The property has undergone various pest control measures, with the most recent rodent inspections showing both rat activity and successful bait application in 2024, though a July 2025 inspection passed without issues. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over the past six reporting periods from 2019 through 2024. Despite these ongoing maintenance challenges, there have been limited emergency response situations requiring immediate attention, with most complaints being resolved through inspections and corrective actions.