488 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10030

488 St Nicholas Avenue is a 10-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1901 and currently owned by Dupre Anderson. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints in recent months (January 2025 and December 2024) affecting the entire building, though these were resolved upon inspection. The building has faced several maintenance challenges over the past year, including reports of unsanitary conditions (pests, garbage storage) and air quality concerns related to chemical vapors/odors in mid-2024.

Apartment 5D has notable open violations as of October 2024, including issues with electrical service, kitchen cabinet condition, and various bathroom fixture problems. The building has undergone rodent control measures throughout 2024-2025, with multiple inspections revealing rat activity and the need for bait application, though some inspections have passed. Historical records show prior concerns from 2018 related to building safety, including temporary vacate orders and complaints about vibration, though these were resolved with no violations found.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases between 2020 and the present. Recent inspections have documented various building maintenance issues requiring attention, including unsatisfactory conditions in fire passageways and concerns about fire egress in apartment 2C, though many earlier complaints from 2024-2025 have been successfully closed. The building's age and recent complaint patterns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding basic services like heat and hot water, though many recent complaints have been addressed through HPD inspections.