1878 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 51-unit, 7-story building at 1878 Adam C Powell Blvd, owned by Armando Munoz and built in 1925, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with at least five documented complaints between 2020 and 2023, including a recent case in December 2023 involving the entire building. The building has also faced multiple plumbing issues, particularly affecting Unit 36 in 2024, where violations were documented for cockroach infestation, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various plumbing problems including radiator issues and a broken waste line connection.

Emergency work orders were issued in 2023 due to a defective fire escape between the 3rd and 4th floors, and there are multiple active environmental control board violations from 2022-2024 related to unpermitted work in the basement laundry area involving gas lines and commercial dryers. Recent compliance inspections, however, have shown some improvement, with the building passing rodent inspections in early 2025, though there have been intermittent reports of rat activity. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting record, showing no infestation cases since 2022, and has generally complied with bedbug treatment requirements.

The building has also faced various Department of Buildings violations and complaints over the years, including issues with the facade maintenance, sprinkler system, and construction work, though many of these violations have been resolved or dismissed. The most recent violations from 2024 involve unpermitted electrical work in Unit 57, which is currently active with a penalty of $1,600. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly with heating systems and plumbing, though some recent inspections indicate improved conditions. The property has required multiple emergency interventions for various systems and safety features, including life safety systems like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, indicating ongoing maintenance needs that have been partially addressed through various violation corrections and repairs.