76 St Nicholas Place, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 31-unit residential building at 76 St Nicholas Place in Harlem, owned by Peter Hungerford, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues over the past two years (2023-2025). Most notably, there have been ongoing heating and hot water issues, with an open complaint from June 2025 affecting the entire building, following a pattern of similar problems documented through 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations. Four apartments (26, 35, and others) have documented violations related to heating systems, windows, floors, and pest issues, including multiple unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests and mold between June 2025 and 2024.

The building has faced significant electrical safety concerns, with multiple complaints in June 2025 regarding wiring, outlets, and electrical systems, as well as a series of active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2023 for unpermitted electrical work and related safety issues. Additional notable problems include water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks and dampness in 2025, though Housing Preservation and Development inspections generally found no violations in response to various complaints. The building has documented rat activity, with multiple inspections and bait applications throughout 2024-2025 indicating an ongoing pest control challenge.

There are also several active ECB violations regarding boiler inspection requirements from 2024-2025, with penalties totaling over $7,000. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance issues, particularly in recent years, though many complaints have been closed without violations being issued, suggesting some responsiveness to tenant complaints while indicating persistent systemic issues. Notably, bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show no infestations during the past three reporting periods, though there were two units affected in 2020-2021.