88 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 88 Edgecombe Avenue in Harlem, owned by Theresa Veltri, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2019, with the most significant problems occurring between 2021-2022. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed in 2019 and multiple instances in early 2022 affecting the entire building. Water leak issues were reported in March 2022, which HPD could not inspect despite being filed as a non-emergency.

While the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspected for rodent issues in December 2022 and found no violations, there have been several rodent-related incidents, including one in March 2022 and multiple inspections showing activity in 2023-2024, though recent inspections (2023-2025) have all passed. More concerning is the recent structural issue noted in March 2023, when a complaint about building shaking/vibrating was made, leading to an ECB violation regarding a deteriorated exterior terrace wooden platform and excessive household debris on the first floor, with a penalty of $1,562. The building has maintained good records for pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2025).

Three annual bedbug reports (2021-2023) were filed, indicating compliance with HPD requirements. A series of rodent inspections from 2019 to 2025 show variable results, with baiting in 2019-2020, rat activity in 2023, and successful passing inspections in 2024-2025. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services, particularly during winter months, though recent inspections indicate improved compliance with health and safety standards.