327 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

327 Edgecombe Avenue is a five-story, 25-unit residential building located in Harlem, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by Lorna Fowler. The building has experienced recurring issues with windows and doors, particularly in 2024, when multiple complaints were filed regarding window panes, frames, and door conditions. Notably, violations were issued in October 2024 regarding broken glass panes in Apartment 1A, which were documented as Class C violations.

The building has also faced plumbing concerns, with a steam pipe/riser complaint filed in March 2025 that was investigated but found not to violate housing laws. The property has an active history of maintenance violations, including several open Class A violations from 2021-2022 regarding bedbug reporting requirements. There were significant safety concerns noted in 2021 for Apartment 1A, including issues with pests, door locks, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though many of these violations were subsequently closed. The building currently has three active DOB violations from 2023 regarding failure to file low-pressure inspections for 2019-2021.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections conducted in 2024-2025, there were failures noted in previous inspections, indicating some challenges with pest control. The frequency of door and window-related complaints is particularly striking, with multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints recorded between 2024-2025. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly in the exterior elements such as windows, doors, and plumbing systems. While some violations have been addressed and closed, including various door and window complaints, several remain open, particularly regarding safety systems and bedbug reporting requirements.