222 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

222 St Nicholas Avenue is a 5-story, 18-unit residential building in Harlem, owned by Bennat Berger and constructed in 1910. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with multiple emergency complaints filed between December 2024 and January 2025. These complaints, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, were generally addressed promptly, though some inspections were hindered by lack of access.

The building has also faced significant structural and maintenance challenges, including three active Environmental Control Board violations as of 2024-2025 related to exterior masonry facade conditions, a cracked backyard slab, and boiler access issues. A series of complaints in 2024 raised concerns about building shaking/vibration, electrical wiring, and egress problems, though inspectors often encountered access issues during their investigations. Housing Maintenance Code violations documented between 2023-2024 reveal various maintenance concerns, including problems with self-closing doors, heating systems, and water damage.

While the building initially reported issues with bedbugs in 2020 and 2021, more recent filings from 2022-2024 show no infestations. Regular rodent inspections have generally resulted in passing grades, though there was one indication of rat activity in January 2023. The building's permit history shows activity dating back to 2018, with at least one permit issued for work in November 2018. The property has a mix of closed and active violations, with some requiring ongoing attention, including three active ECB violations from 2023-2024 related to facade conditions and structural issues.