1978 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

1978 Madison Avenue is a 10-unit, 4-story residential building located in East Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Sophie Emery. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints filed between late 2022 and early 2024, particularly during the winter months.

The most recent complaints occurred in January 2024, and there were several instances in November 2023 that required HPD intervention, though access to units was often not granted for inspection. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 showing no violations, though a "Rat Activity" mark was noted in April 2023. The building's maintenance history shows attention to various repairs and compliance issues.

Notable past violations include door and window repairs in 2021 (specifically for Apartment 1, which had issues with fireproof self-closing doors and locking devices) and several Building Class A violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements between 2021-2024, though the most recent bedbug reports from 2024-2025 show no infested units. The property has undergone regular inspections and corrections for various issues, including ventilation system concerns in 2022, window frame repairs, and general upkeep matters. Both the HPD complaints and inspection records indicate that while the building has had persistent heat system challenges, other maintenance requirements have generally been addressed in compliance with local housing code standards.