2465 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10030

The five-story, 13-unit apartment building at 2465 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, owned by Karim Hutson, is a 1920 New Law Tenement structure that has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, from January to April 2025, there was a series of concerning complaints primarily regarding heat and hot water problems, with multiple reports detailing inadequate conditions affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

While some complaints were inspected and violations issued, there were several instances where inspectors could not gain access to units for verification. A troubling pattern emerged in early 2025, with at least ten separate heat/hot water complaints being filed, including one for unsanitary conditions related to pests in April 2025, though this complaint was closed due to lack of access for inspection. The building's maintenance history also reveals past boiler issues, with two separate complaints in 2020 and 2022 regarding defective or inoperative boiler systems, both resulting in Oath Violations.

The frequency and nature of the complaints in 2025, particularly the heat and hot water issues, suggest persistent maintenance challenges. While many of these complaints were eventually addressed and closed through HPD inspections or corrections, the pattern of access issues during inspections raises concerns about the responsiveness to maintenance requests. The building's age and classification as a New Law Tenement further reaffirm its historical significance within the Harlem neighborhood, though this also highlights the ongoing need for proper maintenance and adherence to housing codes.