40 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

40 St. Nicholas Avenue is a 6-story, 51-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Michael Faust. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water throughout 2025, with complaints filed for the entire building in April and February, both of which were closed without access to inspect the conditions. A recent door-related complaint from June 2025 remains open, while other maintenance issues including unsanitary garbage/recycling storage (April 2025), water leaks (July 2024), and various electrical, plumbing, and structural concerns were documented throughout 2024-2025, some resulting in HPD violations.

Apartment 39 was specifically noted for multiple violations in 2024 requiring repairs to plastered surfaces, paint, window balances, and mold remediation. The building's recent history includes several inspections indicating rat activity between 2024 and 2025, though the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 showed passed results. The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in late 2023 regarding construction and illegal conversion complaints, with no violations warranting penalties. The building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since 2019, as shown in annual reports.

Other notable violations from 2024 included issues with the fire escape ladder and a requirement to post floor plans showing means of egress, though these were subsequently corrected. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring infrastructure issues, particularly relating to heating systems and general maintenance requirements, with some violations taking significant time to resolve. While recent inspections show some improvements (e.g., passing results for rodent inspections and no recent bedbug issues), the building continues to experience maintenance challenges as evidenced by open and recently closed HPD complaints. The property has also had multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring attention to paint/plaster conditions, water issues, and various systems needing repair across different units.