163 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027
The 5-story, 10-unit Old Law Tenement building at 163 Morningside Avenue in Harlem, owned by Chad Jewell and constructed in 1901, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past five years. Most notably, there is an active violation as of September 2024 for failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection, following similar violations in 2019 and 2023 for unmet boiler inspection requirements.
The building has faced persistent rodent issues, with multiple failed inspections in 2024 (November) and past violations in 2020-2021. While the property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history with no recorded infestations since 2019, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted inspections for unsanitary pigeon conditions in 2024 (with violations found) and 2020 (which passed inspection). The building's maintenance history reveals recurring issues with basic services, including multiple complaints about heat and hot water failures in 2018, 2019, and 2022, as well as water supply problems in 2022 that were subsequently resolved.
Apartment 2B had documented pest violations in 2020 (mice and roaches), while apartment 4A was cited in 2018 for multiple maintenance issues including bathroom repairs needed for tile, cabinet, and window frame problems. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 (passed) suggest some improvement in pest management, though earlier 2024 inspections showed inconsistent results. The building's history of maintenance issues appears to show some improvements in recent years, particularly with no recorded heat/hot water complaints since 2022, though external inspection compliance remains a concern.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1901 |
Total area | 7476 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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