2167 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 55-unit, 6-story tenement building at 2167 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Moshe Mehlman, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges throughout 2025, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. Between May and June 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to inadequate heat and hot water service, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. The building has also faced elevator service issues, with several complaints about the single-device elevator system between 2023-2025, though inspections generally found no violations requiring immediate action.

Recent inspection records from 2024 showed apartment 67 had multiple violations including pest infestation, insufficient hot water, and issues with bathroom grout, while apartment 24 had violations related to peeling paint, lead paint hazards, and pest problems. The building has experienced periodic pest control challenges, with documented rodent activity prompting multiple bait applications in late 2023 and early 2024. Bedbug infestation reports indicate three affected units in 2019-2020, though no infestations have been reported in subsequent years through the most recent 2024-2025 reporting period.

Environmental Control Board violations related to elevator maintenance in 2023-2024 resulted in significant penalties, including a $3,125 charge for worn counterweights and hoist rope issues, though many previous ECB violations have been resolved. The building's ventilation system has received attention in recent years, with complaints and inspections noting various issues, including an emergency complaint about excessive noise from a roof-mounted exhaust fan. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025, multiple heating system complaints and elevator service reliability remain persistent concerns for residents.