430 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 11-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement at 430 St Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, built in 1901 and currently owned by Ramkarran Ikram, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there were multiple documented issues including water leaks, unsanitary conditions (pests), and problems with interior paint and plaster on both walls and ceilings. These recent complaints, all closed by mid-June 2025, followed earlier plumbing issues including toilet problems and multiple water leaks documented throughout 2024 and 2025.

The building has also faced recurring rodent issues, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 showing rat activity, though some inspections passed. In terms of specific apartment conditions, significant violations were identified in Apartment 4B in mid-2024, including problems with water leakage, defective plaster and paint surfaces, and missing safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), though these were certified as corrected by August 2024. Apartment 2B has open violations as of February 2024 related to mold conditions, intercommunication system issues, and plaster/paint problems. The building's systems have shown concerning patterns, including a heat/hot water complaint in January 2025 where inspectors couldn't gain access to verify the problem.

Despite these various issues, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record with regard to bedbug infestations, showing no reported incidents since at least 2020. The property has a history of maintenance deficiencies requiring HPD intervention, with multiple violations issued that comply with the law's provision allowing time for correction. Recent months have shown a pattern of water-related issues and problems requiring wall and ceiling repairs across multiple units, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. While there have been significant violations and maintenance issues, the property has generally responded to HPD inspections and closed most complaints within the established timeframe, though some issues like the mold problems in Apartment 2B remain open.