2071 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10027

2071 Adam C Powell Blvd is a 4-story, 3-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Jihad Thomas. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, including instances in January 2024 where inspections were conducted but access was denied. There have been significant plumbing-related concerns over the past few years, particularly in early 2024 with multiple water supply issues and sink problems, though inspections typically found no violations.

The building has also faced several unauthorized hotel room usage allegations in 2024-2025, with at least one partial vacate order served. Two active DOB violations regarding failure to file 2022 external low-pressure inspection documentation were issued in April 2023. The property has maintained a generally good record regarding pests, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past two years, and only one incident in 2020 which was promptly addressed.

Regular rodent inspections have been consistently passed since 2022, though there was a period of bait application in late 2019. Historical violations from 2021-2022 included various code compliance issues, such as problems with self-closing doors, heat supply, and public hall encumbrances, all of which were subsequently addressed and closed. While the building has experienced several maintenance issues requiring HPD intervention, the majority of complaints have been closed with either no violations found or the problems being resolved, though there is an ongoing pattern of access denial during inspections that suggests potential challenges in addressing maintenance issues promptly.