6 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

The five-story tenement building at 6 Morningside Avenue in Harlem, owned by Scott Castellano, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in October 2024. During this period, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) received multiple complaints regarding various building systems, including malfunctioning electrical outlets, flooring issues, window frames, wall conditions, and a refrigerator problem. Additionally, there were concerns about mold, fire escape safety, and a non-functioning intercom system, though HPD's attempts to inspect these issues were unsuccessful.

The building's recent violation history reveals open citations from late 2020 regarding missing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in apartment 2A, while a November 2019 inspection identified both rodent and cockroach infestations in apartment 2B. The property's documented maintenance history shows some recurring patterns, including regular rodent inspections, most recently passing in June 2025. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in any of the apartments since 2020, and recent inspections show some basic maintenance compliance, the building's age (constructed in 1910) and the nature of the reported issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

Notably, there appears to be an unresolved safety concern regarding the fire escape system that requires attention, as evidenced by the October 2024 complaint. The building's occupancy is verified as containing 10 units, and it falls under the classification of an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" building. Recent external complaints about illegal conversion were investigated in 2025, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the premises.