34 St Nicholas Place, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story, 15-unit New Law Tenement building at 34 St Nicholas Place in Harlem, owned by Peter Murray and constructed in 1906, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past two years, with the most pressing current issue being an open safety complaint regarding the fire escape filed in March 2025. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water service interruptions, with multiple complaints spanning from late 2024 to early 2025, though some of these were duplicates or resolved through verification. The property has also encountered persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat presence and requiring bait application.

Another concerning issue is the documented presence of mold, which was addressed through compliance inspections in October 2024. The building has undergone several maintenance inspections and received multiple violations during 2024-2025, particularly affecting apartment 1B, which had issues with mold, water leaks, infestations, and multiple paint and plaster problems. Apartment 4B was found to have defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, while apartment 2C had issues with plaster surfaces and kitchen fixtures.

Despite these various maintenance challenges, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years. The most recent building inspection records dating back to 2018 showed no violations related to Certificate of Occupancy status. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and safety features, though efforts appear to have been made to address various violations and complaints when they occur.