2288 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10030

2288 Adam C Powell Blvd is a 3-story, 4-unit residential building in Harlem, owned by Ian Rubinstein and constructed in 1910. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports (2022-2024) and a series of violations regarding external low-pressure inspection filings for 2018-2023.

The building has also faced various housing maintenance code violations, particularly in 2019, including issues with heating systems, water supply, and electrical services across different areas of the building. There was a significant cluster of violations noted in October 2019 related to building systems including a defective boiler, fire safety systems, and water supply issues, all of which were marked as Class C violations (more serious). More recent inspections have shown some improvement in terms of rodent control, with the most recent six inspections (2023-2025) generally passing, although there was one noting rat activity in 2022.

The building has also undergone some concerning alterations, as evidenced by a 2022 Environmental Control Board violation regarding unpermitted construction work, including the removal of partition walls and plumbing fixtures. While there have been some attempts to address various issues, many violations remain open as of 2024, particularly regarding inspection filing requirements. During the 2019-2020 period, the building did not report any bedbug infestations in its mandatory reporting. The property has also experienced several illegal activity complaints in 2019, though these were resolved with a fully rescinded stop work order.