950 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

950 St Nicholas Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building located in Washington Heights, built in 1899 and currently owned by Joseph Kennedy. The property has experienced several maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most significant concerns occurring between 2019-2024. In late 2019, the building faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, with residents reporting outages affecting the entire building.

These complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct thorough evaluations in some instances. The building also experienced water leak issues during this period, with HPD being unable to gain access for proper inspection. More recent concerns include a smoking violation addressed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in 2020 that remained open until mid-2024, and a construction-related lead dust complaint in common areas that remains in progress as of October 2023.

The building's electrical systems have been a source of concern, with four consecutive electrical wiring complaints filed between April and June 2022, though inspectors were unable to gain access during all attempts. There were also several complaints regarding excessive debris and construction work in 2020, with at least one resulting in an Oath violation being served. On a positive note, the building has reported no bedbug infestations in the past filing period from November 2022 to October 2023, with no units requiring treatment or showing re-infestation.