175 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story, 10-unit old law tenement building at 175 Morningside Avenue in Harlem, owned by Yida Stern and constructed in 1901, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Between January and February 2025, the building faced multiple heat/hot water complaints, with four separate reports in February 2025 alone, suggesting persistent issues with the heating system. While some of these complaints were closed after inspections, violations were issued indicating building-wide heating problems.

December 2024 inspections revealed multiple violations related to inadequate heating and hot water supply in apartments 1B and 4B, as well as issues with gas supply to kitchen ranges in those same units. The building has also encountered various maintenance problems, including recent electrical issues with outlets/switches (closed July 2025) and door problems (closed June 2025). Two active ECB violations from 2018-2022 detail infrastructure concerns, including disrepair of staircase landings and boiler room access issues. The property has a history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 consistently finding evidence of rat presence, though recent inspections in 2023 passed without issues.

The building experienced multiple access issues for inspections, particularly during heat and hot water complaints, where inspectors were unable to gain entry to verify conditions. Historical complaints from 2021-2022 included concerns about building stability and illegal plumbing work, though these were marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" on multiple occasions. The building's bedbug history shows minimal issues, with only one reported case in 2018-2019, though this was subsequently marked as eradicated. Recent 311 complaints have been relatively responsive, though access issues continue to pose challenges for inspectors.