1845 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10026
The six-story, 46-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1845 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, owned by Charles Rubenstein, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns focusing on building systems and maintenance. The property has shown recurring problems with heating and hot water, evidenced by complaints in January and December 2024, though HPD inspections found conditions not violating housing laws. Multiple service requests related to electrical issues, flooring, and plumbing have been logged between 2023 and 2024, with some resulting in violations, particularly an August 2024 flooring issue that received violations during inspection. Most notably, the building has been facing persistent pest control challenges, with multiple inspections in 2024 documenting rat activity and the need for baiting, alongside unsanitary conditions leading to violations concerning mice infestations in apartments 1C and 3.
There are also concerning active violations regarding lead paint hazards in apartment 5B, documented in May 2024, and recently in 2025, multiple construction-related stop work orders have been issued, with partial stop work orders recorded in January 2025 across several complaint investigations. The elevator system has been a recurring issue, with multiple violations and inspection points, including a 2018 violation for being out of service, and more recent construction work suggesting ongoing maintenance needs. The building's environmental oversight history shows persistent issues with required exterior wall inspections, with multiple active ECB violations from 2022-2025 related to failure to submit required critical examination reports, resulting in significant penalties. While the property has maintained a bedbug-free status in recent reporting periods, the combination of active violations, persistent rodent issues, and periodically failing building systems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.
The property's recent history from 2023-2025 highlights the following key points: - Multiple heating and hot water complaints in 2024-2025. - Persistent rodent activity with baiting interventions throughout 2024-2025. - Multiple active violations regarding lead paint hazards in apartment 5B (May 2024). - Recent construction-related partial stop work orders (January 2025). - Active ECB violations for failure to submit required exterior wall inspection reports (2022-2025).
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 46 |
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Year built | 1915 |
Total area | 86191 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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