1965 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

1965 Madison Avenue is a 4-story, 15-unit residential building located in East Harlem, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Marlene Morris. The building has experienced a pattern of persistent maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, with particular concerns regarding water damage and heating system reliability. In December 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints resulting in violations, including water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), ceiling damage requiring plaster and paint repairs, and issues with heating and hot water systems affecting the entire building.

Additional violations from late 2024 focus on flooring conditions and unsanitary conditions related to mold. The building also had notable structural concerns, with complaints about building shaking/vibration in 2018 and December 2023, and active facade issues as of December 2023 leading to a $3,125 penalty for exterior cracks and the requirement for pedestrian protection. Recent inspections show mixed results for pest management, with rodent activity reported in several initial inspections throughout 2023-2024, though recent inspections in February and July 2025 passed.

The building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs, with no reported infestations or eradications in multiple surveys from 2021 through 2024. The most recent Housing Maintenance Code violations, issued in December 2024, primarily affect Apartment 5 on the 4th floor, requiring repairs to ceilings, walls, and floors, along with window guard installation needs. The property has a history of heating issues, with multiple complaints about lack of heat/hot water systems in early 2024 and an ongoing pattern of heating system complaints. While some issues have been addressed (such as certain violations being closed or resolved), others remain open with required corrections still pending as of the latest inspection data.