783 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

783 St Nicholas Avenue is a 5-story, 10-unit apartment building located in Hamilton Heights, built in 1926 and currently owned by Chris Lukacs. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and construction activities, most notably between 2018-2020 when multiple violations were recorded related to construction safety and maintenance. In 2018-2019, there were several construction-related violations resulting in penalties totaling $12,500, primarily involving inadequate safety measures, missing construction supervision, and improper site maintenance during alteration work.

Though these violations were ultimately resolved, they indicate a period of construction activity that may have affected resident comfort and safety. The building experienced numerous housing maintenance code violations in 2014, primarily in Apartment 1, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, and sink drainage problems, all of which were certified as corrected by 2020-2022. Since 2020, there have been no reported bedbug infestations, and rodent inspections from 2016 to 2025 have consistently passed, indicating improved pest management.

The most recent violations are related to building safety compliance, with a 2022 complaint about illegal conversion ultimately found to have no violations warranting action. The building underwent various improvement works as evidenced by multiple permits issued in 2019-2020, including plumbing and electrical work. Current maintenance records indicate generally improved conditions, with particular attention to fire safety systems and building maintenance standards, though some older infrastructure may still present challenges based on historical violations. The most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 passed, continuing the trend of successful pest management in recent years.