1917 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10026

The seven-story, 31-unit tenement building at 1917 Adam C. Powell Blvd in Harlem, built in 1921 and currently owned by Michael Alexander, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent problems with heat and hot water systems, including multiple complaints in April and May 2025 about inadequate service, though some complaints were closed after heat and water were reportedly restored.

The building has also faced recurring issues with water leaks, plumbing problems, appliance malfunctions, and pest infestations, particularly during 2024-2025. A concerning pattern of elevator service interruptions was documented through multiple complaints in 2022-2023, with several violations issued for "single device on property/no alternate service." The property has nine active Environmental Control Board violations as of 2023, primarily related to the Laars boiler system, with issues including exposed wiring and missing insulation resulting in substantial penalties. Recent inspections from 2025 have shown consistent rodent activity, with multiple bait applications recorded throughout the year.

Regulatory compliance has been a challenge, with numerous Housing Maintenance Code violations noted, including issues with self-closing doors, window repairs, and carbon monoxide detectors. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to official reports for the past several years, the frequency of various maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure. The property also shows multiple active violations related to failure to file required external low-pressure inspections between 2020-2021, though one significant Cycle 9A unsafe report was dismissed in early 2025.