2058 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story, 17-unit old law tenement building at 2058 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, owned by Catherine Yu and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly in recent years. Most notably, there has been persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat sightings and the need for bait applications, including a July 2025 inspection confirming rat activity. The building faced considerable challenges in 2024, particularly in apartment 5A, which had multiple violations including heating system access issues, broken ventilation in the bathroom, and a confirmed roach infestation in June 2024.

Several housing maintenance code complaints from January 2024 detailed problems with doors, windows, flooring, and electrical systems, all of which were eventually closed between January and June 2024. The building has undergone multiple health department inspections, particularly related to food establishment matters, with several complaints about rodent and insect issues between 2024-2025. There were also plumbing concerns, as evidenced by a 2025 complaint currently marked as active.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past seven reporting periods, with zero infested units reported between 2019 and 2024. While many violations and complaints have been resolved, the ongoing rodent issues, as evidenced by recent inspections and service requests, remain a notable concern for the building's residents. The building's owner has addressed various violations, including multiple repairs in apartment 5A and other common areas, though access issues during some inspections have been documented.