2273 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10030

2273 Adam C Powell Blvd, a 5-story, 17-unit building constructed in 1926 in Harlem, is currently experiencing significant heating system challenges as evidenced by multiple Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints and violations in 2024-2025. The building has documented seven heat and hot water complaints between November 2024 and March 2025, with most being building-wide issues. These have primarily resulted in closed complaints due to inability to gain access for inspection.

The building underwent several notable changes and faced various maintenance issues between 2021 and 2024, with violations including defective mechanical ventilation in Apartment 2D, unauthorized alterations creating a bedroom without natural light, and problems with emergency exit access. The property has also been the subject of Department of Buildings (DOB) violations regarding occupancy issues, particularly in 2018 when the cellar was reportedly used for unauthorized purposes, leading to multiple violations and penalties. Recent inspections have revealed ongoing challenges with rodent control, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing failure for other reasons, though bait was applied in subsequent visits.

The building's management has maintained a consistent record of addressing pest concerns, with no bedbug incidents reported since 2019. While many historical violations have been resolved, including those from 2021 regarding Apartment 1A's conditions, the most pressing current concern appears to be the recurring heating system failures. The property has undergone regular inspections confirming building-wide maintenance issues, though specific individual apartment problems have been less frequently documented. The building's ownership structure changed from SCG 2273, LLC to HPH Court LLC in 2019, with Jay Newhouse listed as the current owner.