1885 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10026

This 32-unit, 6-story Old Law tenement building located at 1885 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, owned by Leonard Jacobs, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints requiring attention to plumbing (toilet), window frames, and ceiling issues, along with fire escape safety concerns.

The building has an active Department of Buildings violation from 2021 regarding the failure to file required energy benchmarking reports. Regular rodent inspections throughout 2024 revealed persistent pest control issues, with multiple bait applications needed and recorded rat activity in early 2024. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to recent filings from 2023-2025, it has experienced various maintenance challenges including heating/hot water issues in 2020 (though these were resolved), and multiple complaints about doors/windows and intercom systems between 2018-2019, most of which were closed without violations being issued.

The building has had two active violations from 2018 related to ceiling and wall conditions in common areas and Apartment 5A, though these are listed as "close" rather than "certified." Between 2018 and 2022, multiple complaints were filed regarding various maintenance issues including mold, door/window problems, and sanitation concerns, with most inspections resulting in no violations being issued. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, showing no infestation cases between 2022 and 2025. While the building's recent 2025 rodent inspections show some improvements with passed results, the frequency of pest control intervention required throughout 2024 suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and pest management.