2352 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10030

The three-story, three-unit tenement at 2352 Adam C Powell Blvd, owned by Shaka Lumumba, dates back to 1891 and has undergone several inspections and maintenance checks in recent years. Most notably, the building has several open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 to 2024, indicating a potential ongoing administrative oversight regarding pest management compliance.

In 2020, multiple housing maintenance complaints were filed and resolved, including issues with ceiling and wall paint/plaster, flooring, stairs, and mold, with violations documented in July 2020 related to defective plaster surfaces and paint in an apartment's ceiling and wall. Of particular concern is a 2020 violation regarding fixed bars installed at the exterior fire escape window with a double cylinder key-operated lock, though this appears to be an older safety issue that should be reviewed for current status. The building has maintained a relatively consistent record with rodent inspections, showing generally positive results since 2022, with only two instances of rat activity noted in 2019 and 2022, and the most recent inspection in April 2025 confirming a passed status.

During 2020, there were also complaints about indoor air quality related to chemical vapors/gases/odors, which the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene addressed with an advisory. The property has had five sets of bedbug-related violation notices between 2020 and 2024, though the specific nature and current status of these infestations are not detailed in the records. The building underwent various permitted work projects between 2018 and 2020, including plumbing and electrical work, suggesting some level of ongoing maintenance and improvements to the aging structure.