2285 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 16-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 2285 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, owned by Jay Newhouse and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring heating and water system issues over the past few years. Between 2021 and 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water, with particularly notable incidents in late 2024 affecting the entire building and in February 2023. More recently, significant water-related concerns emerged, including a 2024 report of slow leaks followed by multiple violations in late 2024 specifically regarding water damage and ceiling/wall conditions in Apartment 5N, including issues with plaster surfaces and leaks affecting both ceilings and walls.

The building's maintenance history shows ongoing infrastructure challenges, including plumbing problems documented in 2023 and 2021. A 2024 inspection noted fire escape ladder issues, and there was a violation issued in 2019 for failure to file an annual boiler inspection report. The building's pest control record has been generally favorable in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2021, though there were some rodent activity issues noted in 2023.

All recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) show zero infested units. While recent rodent inspections (2023-2025) have passed, there were noted failures for other reasons, suggesting inconsistent pest management. The property has also maintained compliance with the NYC Department of Buildings regarding illegal hotel room complaints, with no violations found in the most recent inspection.