289 Convent Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

Located in Hamilton Heights, 289 Convent Avenue is a 6-story, 42-unit residential building constructed in 1920 that has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. The most significant and persistent problem has been related to heating and hot water systems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2024 and 2025, including three complaints in 2025 alone. HPD inspections often faced access issues and were unable to confirm the reported problems.

The building has also encountered various maintenance challenges, including electrical issues (lighting), plumbing problems (bathtub/shower), and door/window concerns. Notable building violations have been documented, particularly in Apartment 45, where a self-closing door issue was classified as a Class C violation. Other maintenance needs were identified in periodic inspections, such as floor repairs in Apartments 25 and 67, and issues with plaster surfaces and fire retardant materials in common areas. The property has a history of bed bug infestations, with reports showing incidents in 2021, 2022, and 2023, though the most recent 2024 report indicated no current infestations.

Rodent inspections have been conducted regularly, with bait application noted in October 2023 and April 2024. Two complaints about work without permits were filed in 2024 and 2025, though one was dismissed and the other resulted in an Oath violation. The building's management has generally addressed violations once identified, as evidenced by the "closed" status of many previous complaints, though some issues have shown recurring patterns suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent permits on record were issued in 2019 for unspecified work.