192 Bradhurst Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10039

This 35-unit, 6-story residential building at 192 Bradhurst Avenue in Harlem, owned by Matthew Schmelzer, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues from 2023 through mid-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent emergency call in February 2025 reporting insufficient building-wide heat and hot water. The building has also faced persistent appliance problems, particularly with refrigerators and ranges, evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and inspections throughout 2023-2024.

There were significant issues with pest infestations in various units, including reported cases of roaches in apartments 29E and 32, as well as recurrent bedbug incidents between 2019-2024, though each reported infestation was subsequently eradicated. Recent inspections and open service requests in 2025 indicate continuing maintenance challenges, including issues with plumbing (water supply), walls needing paint/plaster work, and cabinet repairs. The building has passed several rodent inspections, though there have been two failed inspections in 2025 and 2023.

Historical records show various building system concerns, including an illegal activity complaint in 2019 and a failure to file energy benchmarking reports in 2022, though the latter was dismissed following proper submission. The building underwent some permitted work in 2019 and 2020, with associated permits properly issued and recorded. While many complaints have been resolved, the pattern of recurring heating problems and appliance issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple service requests still pending resolution as of mid-2025.