2259 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10027

2259 Adam C Powell Blvd is a 5-story, 10-unit residential building located in Harlem, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Jay Newhouse. The building is currently facing several pressing issues as evidenced by multiple open 311 service requests from February 2025, including reports of mold, problems with stairs, and heavy water leaks. Prior to these open cases, the building experienced persistent heating problems in early 2025, with complaints regarding both the entire building and individual apartments.

Additional concerns have been documented, such as a September 2024 fire escape safety complaint that was closed without violations. The building has a history of violations requiring attention to safety features, with notices issued in 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors at both the roof bulkhead and cellar entrance, and a 2022 inspection citing heating system access issues. The property has consistently reported no bedbug infestations between 2022 and 2025, though maintenance records indicate various issues requiring attention to safety systems and apartment features.

Recent rodent control efforts show mixed results, with inspections in 2024-2025 revealing both rat activity and compliance passes, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. The building's maintenance history shows periodic heat and hot water issues, particularly in late 2022 and early 2025, though many of these complaints were eventually resolved. In the past year, there has been increased attention to water-related problems, with multiple emergency complaints regarding heavy water flow issues logged in February 2025. While the building's ownership has addressed various violations and complaints over time, the persistence of recent open cases suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.