211 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 6-story, 36-unit building at 211 Edgecombe Avenue in Harlem, owned by Evelyn Dejesus and constructed in 1926, is currently experiencing multiple ongoing maintenance issues as of mid-2025. Most concerning are several open complaints related to building safety and habitability, including window frame problems (emergency), wall issues (open), and fire escape safety (emergency) complaints filed in March 2025. There are also persistent concerns about pest control, with multiple 311 service requests regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests, including an open complaint from April 2025.

The building has a history of water-related issues, particularly in Apartment 5A, where violations from September 2024 were documented for water leaks affecting multiple areas including bathrooms and walls, along with problems requiring paint repairs due to deterioration. The property has shown some progress in rodent control, with successful inspections in mid-2024 and early 2025. Mattress-related complaints have decreased, with the most recent status showing no infested units reported for the period ending October 2024, though there was a single unit infestation noted previously for 2022-2023.

Previous years showed sporadic bedbug issues, with most complaints resulting in successful eradication. The building's maintenance history includes some resolved issues, such as a window repair in Apartment 5A completed in November 2024, though several other violations remain open as of 2025. Access difficulties for inspectors have been noted in multiple instances, including a 2019 egress complaint and various HPD inspections. While some routine inspections have passed, the persistence of current open complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.