267 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

267 Edgecombe Avenue is a 6-story, 84-unit residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Matthew Schmelzer. The building has experienced several maintenance and infrastructure issues recently, with the most concerning being an active asbestos complaint filed in June 2025. There were multiple heat and hot water complaints in February 2025, representing a significant resident comfort issue, though most were resolved or confirmed to be corrected by HPD inspectors.

Apartment 4B has been identified with multiple violations from a 2024 inspection, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, pest infestations (mice and roaches), and various maintenance issues in the bathroom and walls, though many of these violations were subsequently certified as corrected by November 2024. The building has a documented history of water and sanitation issues, with multiple mold complaints (including a May 2025 complaint), plumbing issues, and lighting problems. Recent inspections show some improvements in pest management, with the most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 passing, though there were rat activity reports in November 2023.

The building's history includes several concerning events between 2018-2020, including a stop work order violation and issues with unauthorized construction work in apartment 2M, along with boiler-related problems and ECB violations. However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2024), suggesting some pest management improvements. The building's maintenance record shows a mixed picture, with both timely responses to some complaints and challenges in accessing units for inspection purposes, indicating potential communication issues regarding maintenance access.