1854 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 28-unit, 7-story Old Law Tenement building at 1854 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, owned by Sal Radoncic and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there was a period of concerning water-related problems in early 2020, particularly affecting first-floor apartment 1B, with documented violations for water leaks and compromised plaster surfaces in the bathroom requiring repair. The building has had recurring pest issues, with the most recent complaint in March 2023 regarding unsanitary conditions and pests, though no violations were found upon inspection.

Health and safety concerns have also been documented, including reports of chemical vapors in January 2019 and a rat sighting in August 2019. While there were multiple bedbug incidents reported between 2018-2020, there have been no infestations reported in the past three years (2021-2024). The building's elevator system has faced regulatory scrutiny, with violations issued in December 2018 regarding various safety issues that were subsequently resolved, including concerns about the shackle drum, machine sealing, and lighting guard.

In 2018, there were serious concerns about illegal transient use of the property, with multiple violations issued for failure to maintain proper egress, fire alarm systems, and sprinkler requirements, though these were resolved with penalties totaling $5,712. The property remains active with ongoing maintenance requirements, including a currently active violation regarding the failure to file FISP Cycle 8B Technical Report by February 2018. However, recent rodent inspections have shown improvement, with the most recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 passing, suggesting improved conditions.