368 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

368 St Nicholas Avenue is a 5-story, 20-unit old-law tenement building located in Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Caprice Royal. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past several years, with multiple complaints filed through 311 and the Housing Maintenance Code between 2022 and 2025.

Most recently, in early 2025, there were heat/hot water complaints, with one incident being classified as an emergency. The building has three open violations as of December 2024, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in apartment 5B, and an A-class violation regarding rusted balconies and fire escape components from November 2023. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of inadequate response to inspection requests, particularly during heat/hot water complaints, where HPD frequently reported inability to gain access for inspections.

Additional recent concerns include a January 2025 rodent activity report following a passage inspection, suggesting potential pest control issues. While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with no infested units reported in recent years, other regulatory oversight shows environmental control violations, such as a May 2022 notice regarding the condition of the facade wall at exposure 3, which was resolved with a $2,500 penalty. Various other violations related to safety signage and notification requirements were addressed and closed in 2022, including posting requirements for carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures.