2252 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10027

The five-story, 9-unit tenement building at 2252 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, built in 1910 and owned by Adi Selimovic, has experienced a series of significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly between late 2024 and 2025. Most recently, in June 2025, the building was inspected by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and found to have violations warranting follow-up inspections. Earlier complaints from early 2025 included rat sightings and pest infestations, while a January 2025 complaint regarding ceiling issues remains open.

The fourth quarter of 2024 was particularly problematic, with multiple HPD inspections revealing various issues including ceiling problems, heat and hot water concerns, and sanitary conditions. Notably, violations were documented in December 2024 for Apartment 5A, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, pest infestations, floor tile damage, and plumbing issues, though these were certified as corrected by January 2025. The building has shown variable rodent management performance, passing multiple inspections from 2019 through April 2025, with a recent failure noted in June 2025 for unspecified reasons.

Bedbug reports indicate sporadic issues, with one infested unit reported in 2023-2024 and none in the most recent 2024-2025 filing. The property has generally maintained compliance with housing maintenance code requirements regarding rodent inspections, with multiple passing results since 2019, though the most recent violations from mid-2025 suggest ongoing challenges. While some issues have been addressed and closed through proper inspection and certification processes, including various repairs and improvements mandated by HPD, the pattern of complaints and violations suggests persistent maintenance and habitability challenges requiring ongoing attention.