61 St Nicholas Place, Manhattan, NY 10031

61 St Nicholas Place is a historic 6-story, 24-unit Old Law Tenement building in Harlem, constructed in 1896 and currently owned by Ivan Sun. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in 2025, with multiple unsuccessful inspection attempts by HPD regarding the intercom system and various general maintenance issues between April and June 2025. There are currently open violations from a 2024 inspection of Apartment 1D, including issues with peeling paint, window guards, pest infestation (specifically roaches), and multiple required repairs to bathroom fixtures and intercom systems.

The building has also faced rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023 and 2024, although two inspections in 2025 have passed. The property has active violations related to filing requirements for FISP Cycle 9B and building benchmarking reports, with associated penalties. While the building has generated numerous 311 service requests, many have been closed without inspection completion due to access issues, particularly regarding the intercom system.

The building's recent history includes various maintenance issues addressed through Housing Maintenance Code complaints, including plumbing, electrical, and sanitation concerns. Department of Buildings records show a pattern of non-compliance with required technical report submissions, including a currently active violation related to the Cycle 9B inspection. Historical data indicates that while the building has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2019, there have been ongoing challenges with other pest control issues. The property has undergone some improvements and repairs over the years, as evidenced by various HPD and DOB inspection results, but persistent access issues for inspectors and multiple open violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.