52 Convent Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

52 Convent Avenue is a 6-story, 17-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 2016 and currently owned by Aaron Villa. The building has recently experienced several maintenance issues, most notably a water leak reported in September 2024 that resulted in housing maintenance violations. These violations, along with multiple others identified during an October 2024 inspection, include issues with fire safety systems (defective fire door hinges), missing or defective safety notices, and maintenance requirements in common areas.

The building has an active ECB violation from December 2022 regarding an unfiled cycle 9A critical exam report of exterior walls, with a penalty of $6,250. Elevator service was interrupted in August 2024, resulting in a violation in February 2025. Despite these challenges, the building has shown consistent adherence to pest control measures, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2024) and successful rodent inspections passing consistently since 2022.

The property has undergone several permitted construction activities since 2018, including new building and plumbing work, as evidenced by multiple permits issued during the construction period. While the building has had its share of maintenance violations, many of the issues identified in the October 2024 inspection are being addressed, with several violations showing a Certified Date indicating correction or in-process remediation, particularly those related to building safety notices and systems. The property's record shows a mix of compliance and ongoing maintenance challenges, typical of many newer construction buildings facing initial occupancy adjustment periods.