57 St Nicholas Place, Manhattan, NY 10031

57 St Nicholas Place is a 4-story, 3-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1895 and currently owned by Janice Shaw. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with multiple complaints filed through 2021-2023, including three separate complaints in November 2022 alone, some requiring emergency attention. While some of these issues were resolved promptly, notably through HPD inspections, the frequency of such complaints raises concerns about the building's heating system reliability.

In December 2022, violations were issued for Apartment 2 regarding a defective smoke detector, broken kitchen ventilation system, and self-closing fire door issues, though these were subsequently certified as corrected in January 2023. The building's recent history shows a significant focus on pest control and rodent management, with regular inspections passing consistently between 2017 and 2025. The most recent rodent inspection in May 2025 was passed, suggesting effective management of this concern.

Bedbug reporting between 2020 and 2025 indicates no infestations or eradication attempts during this period, though there was one annual report requirement violation noted in 2021-2022. A complaint regarding building shaking/vibrating was filed in 2020 but was investigated and found to warrant no violations. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple closed complaints and certified corrections, though the recurring nature of certain problems suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance.