1842 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10026

The five-story Old Law Tenement at 1842 Adam C. Powell Blvd in Harlem, owned by 200 W 112 St Hdfc, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been three separate heat and hot water complaints in the past 18 months (December 2024, January 2025, and April 2025), with two cases in apartments and one affecting the entire building.

The most recent complaint about unsanitary conditions and pests was filed in April 2025, though HPD was unable to complete the inspection. While the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations since 2019, it does have outstanding violations related to low pressure inspection filings from 2019 and 2020 that remain active as of June 2023. The property has experienced persistent rodent issues, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023 and 2024, though the most recent rodent inspection from April 2025 passed.

The building's violation history includes a notice from February 2022 regarding the annual bedbug report filing requirement, while the 2024 bedbug reporting filings show no instances of infestation or re-infestation. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that many complaints have been resolved promptly, with HPD closing several cases after conducting inspections, though there have been occasions where access to units for inspection was not granted. The building's maintenance record shows both emergency and non-emergency complaints being addressed through HPD channels, with most recent issues occurring within the past six months.