849 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

The six-story, 35-unit tenement at 849 St Nicholas Avenue in Hamilton Heights, currently owned by Hasan Mati, has demonstrated recurring maintenance challenges, particularly in the areas of heat and hot water systems. Since early 2025, there have been multiple complaints and emergency violations related to heat and hot water issues, with several complaints remaining open as of March 2025.

The building has also experienced accessibility issues during inspections, with HPD inspectors frequently unable to gain entry to perform necessary checks, as evidenced by multiple closed complaints due to lack of access in 2024-2025. In addition to temperature control problems, there are currently open complaints regarding window frame conditions and wall paint/plaster issues. The building's safety systems have also required attention, with inspections in late 2024 showing concerns about carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, though these complaints have since been closed.

The property has maintained compliance with rodent control requirements, passing all inspections since 2016, and has shown consistent reporting on bedbug activity, with no recorded infestations in the past five reporting periods from 2020 to 2024. Historical records show a pattern of heat and hot water-related complaints, including a building-wide issue reported in January 2022 that was resolved, and annual bedbug reporting violations in 2021-2023 that have since been corrected. While the building appears to have been diligently maintained with regards to pest control and rodent inspections, the recent pattern of open complaints and emergency violations suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance access that may impact tenant comfort and safety.