206 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The five-story, 15-unit Old Law Tenement at 206 St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, owned by Ethan Rozenblatt, has experienced persistent maintenance and health challenges over recent years. Most notably, the building has faced recurring rodent issues, with rat activity documented in multiple inspections from 2022 through 2025, though the most recent April 2025 inspection resulted in a "Passed" status.

Between 2021-2024, the building underwent several health and safety inspections revealing multiple violations, particularly during 2021 when violations were issued for pest infestations, flooring issues, door/windows concerns, and plumbing problems. More recent inspections from 2024 identified several critical violations including defective self-closing doors, missing security features on fire escapes, and carbon monoxide detector issues in multiple apartments (4N and 4R). The building's maintenance history also reveals problems with water leaks, security concerns, and fire safety equipment.

Despite these recurring issues, the property shows some recent improvements, with the most recent inspections in 2024-2025 passing for rodent activity, though there are still outstanding violations related to door maintenance and fire safety equipment. The building's boiler inspection compliance from 2017 remains an active violation as of November 2019, indicating potential ongoing maintenance concerns. It's worth noting that the building has maintained a clear record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the last four reporting periods from 2020 through 2024. The property has undergone regular inspections and follow-ups, with housing authorities actively addressing many of the reported issues, though some violations persist requiring ongoing attention.