224 Bradhurst Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10039

The 6-story, 19-unit residential building at 224 Bradhurst Avenue in Harlem, constructed in 1910, is currently facing a number of significant structural and maintenance challenges. As of March 2025, there are multiple active violations with the Department of Buildings (DOB), including failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances, with penalties totaling $7,500. The building has experienced recurring structural concerns, evidenced by several "Building Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected" complaints logged through 2023-2025, and inspections have revealed persistent masonry issues including cracks, spalling, and deteriorating lintels on various building elevations.

Recent Housing Maintenance Code complaints from March 2025 indicate emergency issues with heat/hot water, door conditions, and unsanitary mold conditions. The building has multiple open violations from a September 2024 inspection, primarily affecting the 6th floor and apartment 6A, including issues with plaster surfaces, flooring, and plumbing fixtures. The property has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including several instances of emergency violations related to building safety systems.

While there have been sporadic issues with pests and sanitation as evidenced by 311 service requests and maintenance code complaints, recent bedbug reports show no active infestations from 2019-2024. The building's maintenance history includes resolved cases of construction work without proper permits and various housing code violations, indicating ongoing compliance challenges. The most recent inspections have focused on both interior unit conditions and exterior structural integrity, with multiple citations for failing to maintain building walls and facade elements in a code-compliant manner.