486 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10030

The five-story tenement building at 486 St Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, owned by Larry Johnson, has experienced several notable events since its construction in 1901. Most recently, the property has maintained an active compliance record with bedbug reporting requirements, with the 2025 report showing no infested or re-infested units. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, achieving "Passed" results consistently from 2022 through February 2025, with one instance of "Rat Activity" noted in August 2024.

The property's documented issues primarily involve plumbing and safety systems. In late 2022, a water supply complaint resulted in an HPD inspection that found no violations. A 2020 safety complaint regarding smoke detectors was resolved with verification of corrections. The building has experienced recurring bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 to 2024, though recent filings show no current infestations.

Historical plumbing issues are evident from a 2018 Department of Buildings complaint about defective plumbing, which led to a stop work order and subsequent permit revocation related to plumbing work in December 2018. However, a new permit was successfully issued in September 2019. The building's history suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, with most recent inspections showing improved conditions and active management of pest control requirements. The property has primarily maintained a "Passed" status in recent inspections, though historical records show the need for regular attention to various maintenance issues typical of older tenement buildings.