2488 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 6-story, 16-unit tenement building at 2488 Adam C Powell Blvd in Harlem, built in 1921 and owned by Yvonne Stennett, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems occurring between 2024-2025. The building has faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, with emergency complaints in both entire building and apartment-specific cases in 2024-2025, though HPD inspections were often unable to gain access for verification.

Of particular concern are persistent unsanitary conditions, particularly involving pests; apartment 2B has documented violations for both mice and roach infestations in 2024, with similar complaints filed in 2025. The building has also had ongoing door-related issues, with multiple emergency complaints and violations related to doors between 2024-2025, particularly involving defective or missing self-closing doors. The property has shown some improvement in recent months, with rodent inspections in 2025-2023 showing passing results, though there were documented rat activity detections in late 2022.

Historical records show a pattern of maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues and a boiler violation in 2019, as well as construction-related compliance issues in 2020. The building underwent multiple inspections in 2024, resulting in various open violations, including those related to heating systems, water fixtures, and pest control. While the property has maintained a 0 count for bedbug infestations in recent annual reports (2021-2024), the recurring nature of other maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep.