49 St Nicholas Terrace, Manhattan, NY 10027

49 St Nicholas Terrace, a 6-story, 61-unit residential building constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Tony Huang, has experienced persistent maintenance and pest control challenges throughout recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing rodent infestation issue, with multiple rat sightings documented in 2025 and rat activity confirmed during several compliance inspections, including the most recent in July 2025. The building has also faced recurring plumbing problems, with open complaints regarding toilet issues in 2025, and has had multiple flooring violations documented through Housing Maintenance Code Complaints.

The property has experienced significant elevator service disruption, with multiple complaints between 2021 and 2025 about single-device service and no alternate service, though inspections typically found no violations. The building has a history of various maintenance issues spanning several years, including unsanitary conditions, smoking in non-smoking areas, and deterioration of building systems. A comprehensive inspection in 2024 revealed multiple violations requiring repair or replacement of various building components, including plaster surfaces, floor tiles, and plumbing fixtures.

While there have been some violations issued with associated penalties, particularly related to failure to file necessary documentation, most enforcement actions have been resolved without ongoing sanctions. Recent inspection data continues to show rat activity, despite some baiting attempts, indicating persistent pest control challenges. The building has maintained a consistent record of being bedbug-free according to required reporting, with no infested units reported in the past five years, though the current status shows the building has successfully eradicated any previous infestations from 2022-2023.