1947 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 11-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 1947 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, owned by Adam Goldfried and constructed in 1920, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with eight documented complaints in 2024 alone, showing persistent rat activity despite multiple bait treatments and inspections. The building has also faced significant habitability issues, including three emergency heat and hot water complaints (2022, 2023, and most recently in October 2023), and a heavy water leak incident in July 2023.

Additional problems were identified in 2023, particularly in Apartment 9, where violations included missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as a roach infestation. The building has multiple open violations from an August 2023 inspection regarding safety signage requirements, including postings about the heating system and contact information for building management. Recent inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 passing, though this is after an extended period of documented rodent activity.

The building underwent two bait applications in early 2025, suggesting an ongoing effort to address the pest issue. The property has maintained some regulatory compliance, as demonstrated by the Bedbug Reporting for the period from November 2022 to October 2023 showing no infested units. Department of Buildings inspections in 2023 and 2025, regarding boiler and general maintenance complaints, did not find warrantable violations at the time of inspection. While there have been improvements in recent months, the building's history suggests persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control and basic building systems like heating and hot water.