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2245 Adam C Powell Blvd

MANHATTAN, NY 10027 BBL 1019170001 8 units · 5 floors · 1910

This building has a severe track record, and our model predicts major ongoing maintenance failures.

HPD violations vs. neighborhood
Class B/C violations on record vs. a typical building in Harlem
Above average
avg 48.5
61
Fewer violations More violations

This building has 61 recorded HPD violations, above the Harlem average of 48.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2245 Adam C Powell Blvd rent-stabilized?

Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.

Built before 1974
Built 1910
6 or more units
8 units
Registered with RGB
Not found
421-A / J-51 abatement
None found
Potential rent stabilization. Building age and size suggest eligibility — confirm with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) or request a rent history.

Based on public NYC records. Not legal advice — verify with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) at apps.hcr.ny.gov.

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AI summary · updated June 2026

2245 Adam C Powell Blvd is a 5-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Jay Newhouse. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed in late 2024 and early 2025, some of which resulted in HPD violations. Recent building maintenance concerns are evident, with active rodent activity reported in rodent inspections throughout 2023-2025, though the building passed compliance inspections between these reports. The building has experienced water-related issues, with violations noted in both apartments 5W and 5E regarding leaks and water supply problems, though these violations were certified as corrected by late 2024 and early 2024, respectively.

The property has undergone several building inspections and repairs, including attention to door and cabinet concerns, though many of these inspections found no violations. In 2023, Class B violations were issued regarding discrepancies in the building's security system and fire-retardant materials, while earlier violations from 2022-2023 involved plumbing and maintenance issues. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019-2024 indicates no infestations have been reported, while records show periodic compliance with rat activity inspections, suggesting ongoing pest management efforts. Documentation from 2023 shows filed violations related to low-pressure equipment inspections, though these were ultimately dismissed in 2025.

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How 2245 Adam C Powell Blvd's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Neighborhood percentile
19th percentile

Out of 2807 buildings in this neighborhood, 533 have a higher predicted risk.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted violation outcome
2.7%
No serious
violations
46.9%
Some violations
(1–9)
50.4%
Many violations
(10+)
Risk factors

What's driving this score

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Serious violations last 1–2 years

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Hazardous violations (past 7 years)

HPD violations classified as hazardous — things like mold, peeling lead paint, or broken heat.

Complaint rate, landlord's portfolio

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What's in the 2245 Adam C Powell Blvd report

Building characteristics
Total units8
Floors5
Year built1910
Gross area8,375 sq ft
Building class
Tax abatementNone
Issue trend & model projection

Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.

Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses that share this building's BBL and are covered by this report.

2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027
167 West 132nd St, New York, NY 10027
169 West 132nd St, New York, NY 10027
Who's behind the building

2245 Adam C Powell Blvd's landlord & ownership

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Corporate Owner

Registered contact for this building.

Name
Hph Clayton, LLC
Address
2259 7Th Avenue 1w
New York, NY 10027
Landlord portfolio

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2245 Adam C Powell Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Call May 15
Food Establishment
Rodents/Insects/Garbage
311 Call May 09
Food Establishment

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