45 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 5-story, 12-unit residential building at 45 St Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, owned by Matthew Rooney and constructed in 1900, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent infestation, with multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat activity and the application of bait.

The building has also faced significant sanitary challenges, particularly regarding garbage and recycling storage, with multiple open and closed complaints between May and June 2025. Basic safety systems in the building require attention, as evidenced by several open violations in apartment 4E from December 2024, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, an inadequate gas supply to the kitchen range, and other maintenance issues. Recent months (2025) have seen emergency complaints related to heat and hot water systems, as well as plumbing issues, all of which were closed in July 2025.

The building's history shows recurring problems with building systems and maintenance, including multiple violations of the Housing Maintenance Code and Department of Buildings regulations between 2021-2024. These include boiler and heating system issues, unsanitary conditions, and various safety code violations. While some past violations have been resolved or dismissed, such as those related to exterior low-pressure inspections issued in 2023, the building continues to face challenges with both pest control and building maintenance, as evidenced by the current open violations and recent service requests.