1838 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10026

This 15-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building located at 1838 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly regarding building-wide heat and hot water systems. Most recently, in March 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints about heat/hot water throughout the entire building, with one complaint being a duplicate of others already reported. These complaints were closed with heat and hot water reportedly being restored during HPD's investigation.

The building has also faced ongoing plumbing challenges, with water supply issues noted in February 2025 and slow water leak complaints in 2023 that remain in progress. Recent rodent-related concerns have been documented, including active infestations in late 2024 and violations related to conditions attracting rodents, with the latest EPA inspection showing passed compliance in April 2025. It is noteworthy that between 2020-2021, the building suffered fire damage affecting multiple apartments (7, 9, and 14), which led to several related violations that have since been closed.

The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of infrastructure-related challenges, including three active Department of Buildings ECB violations from 2022 regarding electrical wiring and HVAC systems, with penalties totaling $12,625 (including a $4,000 violation for an unpermitted HVAC installation and an $8,000 violation for improper electrical wiring practices). There are also multiple open violations regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections between 2018-2023. While the building has maintained proper bedbug reporting protocols with no reported infestations in recent years, the overall pattern of heating, plumbing, and rodent control issues, combined with the active Department of Buildings violations, suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems reliability.