723 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

723 St Nicholas Avenue is a 6-story, 40-unit residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Tzvi Fisch. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in recent months, with multiple housing code violations and service requests logged through 2025. Most notably, there are ongoing rodent issues, with recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity and violations needing follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The building has also faced multiple plumbing and electrical issues, including violations related to sinks, outlets, and cabinets, as well as emergency mold conditions.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2024-2025, particularly in Apartment 1B, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, flooring, and mold. The building's history reveals several concerning patterns, including past issues with the elevator system, unsafe egress conditions, and problems with garbage storage. Multiple violations related to the building's facade, exterior maintenance, and sidewalk shed safety have been recorded, with some currently active violations regarding the sidewalk shed's expired permit and facade maintenance from 2021, which carry significant penalties. The property's bedbug reporting history shows intermittent infestations between 2018-2022, though recent reports indicate no current infestations.

While some past violations have been resolved through corrective actions and certifications, including those related to lead paint hazards and various safety systems in Apartment 1B, the building continues to experience maintenance challenges that require ongoing attention and enforcement. The data also shows regular rodent inspections between 2020-2025, with mixed results. The most recent violations and service requests in 2025 suggest that while some issues have been addressed through the proper channels, new and recurring problems continue to emerge. The building's history includes several citations for work being done without proper permits, though these violations were generally dismissed or resolved through proper channels. The pattern of violations and service requests indicates ongoing maintenance challenges that are being addressed through the appropriate regulatory processes, though some issues remain unresolved or continue to recur.