180 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

The 7-story, 21-unit tenement building at 180 St Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, owned by Rae Ross and constructed in 1910, has faced several significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly concerning heat/hot water issues and rodent infestation. Most notably, in January 2025, there was a heat and hot water complaint for the entire building that HPD could not inspect due to access issues.

The building has experienced recurring rodent problems, with multiple inspections throughout 2024 showing consistent rat activity and multiple bait applications, though a July 2025 inspection passed without findings. The property also has a concerning history with its elevator system, having received a violation in 2024 for single device service with no alternate, though no violations were found upon inspection. A serious boiler situation was documented in 2020, with violations related to missing safety equipment and corrosion issues, resulting in a $625 penalty.

Additional violations from 2022 pointed to unsafe conditions and swarm-like situations, though specific details were not provided in the records. On a more positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all reporting periods since 2019 showing zero infested or eradicated units. While the building continues to address various maintenance issues, recent inspections (as of early 2025) indicate some progress in pest management, though heat and hot water system reliability remains a concern.