130 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10030

130 Edgecombe Avenue is a 5-story, 9-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 in Harlem, currently owned by Joseph Zitolo. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues, with multiple complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, including recent complaints in December 2024 and October 2024 where housing authorities were unable to gain access for inspection. In early 2024, there were concerns about construction lead dust affecting common areas and apartments, with these complaints still marked as in progress as of October 2023.

The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, including multiple paint/plaster complaints, unsanitary conditions involving pests, and violations related to safety equipment in apartment 2F between 2021-2022, such as missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, electrical issues, and damaged flooring. While the building has had rodent inspection results showing consistent passing scores from 2017 to 2025, it is worth noting that the most recent rodent inspection took place in March 2025. Bedbug reporting records from 2020-2024 show no infestations reported in any dwelling units. The property has had several building-wide heat/hot water complaints classified as emergencies between 2022-2024, demonstrating persistent issues with the building's heating system.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of access issues for inspectors, as evidenced by multiple complaints where Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) could not gain access to units for inspection. There have been several violations requiring attention to safety concerns, including the need for proper fire-retardant materials in the public hall ceiling and wall areas, maintenance of building entrance locks, and various repair needs in both common areas and individual apartments. While the building has maintained a good record in terms of rodent inspections, with all passing results, the recurring heat system issues, lead dust concerns, and multiple maintenance violations suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and prompt response to maintenance issues. The most recent records indicate active complaints and violations that would require attention to resolve fully.