2027 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 45-unit residential building at 2027 Adam C. Powell Blvd in Harlem, owned by Jayme Rivera, was constructed in 1910 as an Old Law Single Room Occupancy (SRO) property. The building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple Emergency Heat/Hot Water complaints filed between 2018 and 2023, including seven separate emergency complaints in late 2020 alone.

Infrastructure problems are particularly notable in recent inspections, with a 2024 boiler violation citing multiple deficiencies including incorrect backflow preventer installation and leaking boiler doors, though previous significant boiler violations from 2020-2021 were resolved. The building has also faced ongoing rodent control challenges, with multiple rat sighting complaints and inspections showing "Rat Activity" as recently as 2024, though some subsequent inspections passed. The property underwent regular safety inspections, including recent successful Electrical and Plumbing inspections in 2024, and appears to be currently addressing a 2023 violation related to the failure to file the 2019 external low pressure inspection.

The building's maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2020-2025 showing zero infested units. Since 2018, there have been several violations related to building code compliance, primarily concerning fire safety and electrical systems, with most being resolved or containing no imposed penalties. The Department of Buildings recent activity includes permit applications in process as of 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance or improvement work. Despite historical issues, including a lack of access for HPD inspections in 2019, recent inspection results show generally improved compliance with safety requirements, though the building's age and history of system-related complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.