50 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

50 Manhattan Avenue, a 6-story, 49-unit residential building constructed in 1925, is currently facing several pressing maintenance issues. As of mid-2025, there are multiple unresolved complaints regarding door/window problems and water supply issues, with three open door-related complaints and one open water supply complaint logged between May and June 2025. The building has experienced recurring water supply problems, with three separate complaints between February and May 2025, and there have been multiple instances of heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building. Apartment 6F has several open violations from late 2024 concerning roof leaks, unsatisfactory painting, and electrical wiring concerns, while apartment 1E had violations related to pest infestations (roaches and mice), flooring issues, and safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) in late 2024.

The building's elevator has been a persistent concern, with multiple violations and emergency complaints regarding its maintenance and operation, including a $1,250 fine in 2024 for being out of service. There are ongoing concerns about potential illegal hotel rooms in the building, with multiple complaints filed in 2025. The property has also faced challenges with rodent activity, with regular inspections showing inconsistent results between 2023 and 2024, though recent inspections in 2024 generally passed. While the building's bedbug reports from 2018-2024 show no infestations, the overall maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and services.

The property has had multiple violations related to building safety systems, including emergency exit obstructions and fire escape maintenance issues, though many older violations have been resolved. Recent inspections and complaints indicate that access for inspections has been a recurring issue, with multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to complete their evaluations. The building's management has received several fines and violations for various maintenance issues over the past few years, though many of these have been resolved through compliance. The persistent nature of certain issues, particularly regarding building systems like the elevator and water supply, and the frequency of open complaints suggest ongoing challenges with property maintenance and tenant communication.