219 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10030

219 Edgecombe Avenue is a 6-story, 30-unit New Law Tenement building in Harlem, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Herminio Torres. The building has experienced recurring issues with appliance maintenance in early 2025, particularly involving refrigerators and ranges, with multiple HPD inspection attempts being unable to gain access for verification. A significant recent concern was a brief vacate order issued in late 2024 due to hazardous conditions including exterior facade problems at the north exposure, though these were subsequently repaired and the order rescinded.

The building has documented elevator issues in recent years, with multiple complaints about the single device situation and no alternate service between 2019-2022, though inspections did not always warrant violations. Three environmental control board violations from 2024 highlight facade maintenance concerns, including cracked bricks and window sills, while earlier violations revealed issues with fire escape obstructions. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs since 2020, with no reported infestations in any units over the past five years.

Regular rodent inspections have consistently passed from 2016 to 2025. The building's most recent housing maintenance code violations, documented in mid-2024, primarily affected apartments 1D and 2B, addressing issues with lighting, bathroom fixtures, and various repairs needed for proper maintenance. While there have been numerous HPD complaints in 2025 regarding appliances and electrical systems, the building has generally responded to violations, with most being closed through compliance or repair. The building underwent facade-related enforcement actions in 2024 through both DOB and ECB channels, indicating ongoing attention to exterior maintenance requirements.