280 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

280 Manhattan Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit residential building located in Harlem, owned by Justin Meshberg and constructed in 1900. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with four documented complaints between 2019 and 2025, including a recent emergency complaint in February 2025 that was temporarily resolved. The property has faced multiple Building Code violations, most notably in 2024 when violations were issued concerning self-closing doors in stairwells and apartments (2N and 1D), and an alteration to hot water systems in apartments 1D and 2N that required legalization.

Illegal occupancy issues were documented in 2023-2024, with the building now under an ECB violation status for occupancy contrary to allowed use, though this appears to have been resolved with a penalty of $620 imposed. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing challenges, particularly with water-related issues, including a heavy flow water leak complaint in 2021 and various heating system complaints. Recent rodent inspections revealed mixed results, with multiple failures noted in late 2023 and throughout 2024, though the most recent inspections in 2025 show compliance.

Bedbug inspections have consistently reported no infestations over the past seven years, suggesting this as a non-issue. The property has also faced challenges with building systems, as evidenced by three boiler-related complaints between 2023-2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access during these inspections. While some violations have been resolved, others remain active, indicating ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding building systems and door mechanisms.