375 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

375 Edgecombe Avenue, a 16-unit residential building in Harlem built in 1906, has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concerns around heat and water systems. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems in 2024-2023, including urgent cases in December and November 2024 that were closed due to lack of access for inspection. The building's infrastructure has shown significant challenges, with active violations from 2020 related to boiler systems and maintenance requirements, including safety and permit issues with associated fines totaling $15,625.

The property has also faced multiple rodent-related challenges, with "Rat Activity" reported consistently in 2024-2025 inspections, alongside sanitation concerns in 2023 involving both garbage storage and pest issues, particularly affecting Apartment 10, which received multiple maintenance violation orders in 2024 for water leaks, plaster surfaces, and door hardware problems. A concerning pattern of inspection access issues appears in multiple HPD complaints, where inspectors were unable to access apartments to verify reported problems, particularly regarding heating issues in both 2024 and 2023. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with all major violations from 2020 regarding boiler problems and safety concerns showing as "Active" in the Environmental Control Board system.

These violations include multiple critical boiler system deficiencies such as improperly installed pressure control piping and safety violations, with associated penalties that remain unpaid as of the latest reporting. While the building has maintained a zero-count for bedbug infestations in recent years (2019-2025), and most other maintenance issues have been resolved through inspections, the recurring nature of heat and plumbing problems, along with rodent activity, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and pest control. The property's most recent 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations highlight continuing concerns with building systems and maintenance access issues, particularly regarding heating infrastructure, though many historical violations have been closed through appropriate actions or repairs.