992 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

The five-story, 28-unit building at 992 St. Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, built in 1923, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building-wide heating issues. Most recently, in February 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with duplicate complaints indicating the persistence of this issue.

The property has a documented history of plumbing-related problems, with several complaints about sinks, basins, and radiator issues, including an open radiator complaint from January 2025. A significant inspection in November 2024 revealed multiple violations in apartment 1C, including water leaks, mold, pest infestation, and problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, though these violations were certified as corrected by December 2024. The building's systems have faced scrutiny, with a 2022 Department of Buildings inspection citing multiple boiler-related issues, including exposed wiring, corroded components, and safety concerns, resulting in an Environmental Control Board violation with a penalty.

There have been recurring concerns about heating systems, with multiple HPD complaints about heat and hot water throughout 2024 and 2025. While the building has undergone pest control measures, including rodent baiting in 2018 and initial inspections showing passing results in 2024, there was a period of rat activity noted in mid-2022. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported instances in the last three annual reporting periods.