2522 Adam C Powell Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10039

The five-story, 12-unit Old Law Tenement building at 2522 Adam C Powell Blvd, owned by Harrison Rayford and constructed in 1920, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning its heating and hot water systems. Throughout 2025, there have been multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints, with the most recent three occurring in June 2025, and several others in March 2025 that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues. The building currently has open Class C violations regarding access to the heating system and hot water problems affecting Apartment 5, as well as concerns about scalding hot water in Apartment 9 and various other maintenance issues noted across multiple apartments.

Recent inspections have revealed several concerning patterns, including active rat activity documented in multiple inspections between March 2024 and July 2025, and evidence of maintenance neglect such as unfiled annual boiler inspection reports from 2017-2019, which remain active violations. The building has experienced recurring pest control issues, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past three years. Safety equipment concerns have been noted in Apartment 9, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The property has undergone multiple HPD inspections in 2025 regarding various maintenance issues including floors, doors, windows, and appliances, though many inspections were incomplete due to access issues. Additionally, there are ongoing concerns about window AC unit support brackets, as evidenced by a 2023 ECB violation. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with basic services and infrastructure, particularly regarding the heating system and pest management, though recent bedbug reports indicate successful eradication of that particular issue.