61 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

The five-story, nine-unit Old Law Tenement building at 61 Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Mehmet Capin and constructed in 1910, is currently experiencing significant heating and water supply issues. Between March and May 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with at least three inspections resulting in violations.

The building has also faced persistent rat infestation challenges throughout 2024, with multiple inspections showing rat activity, though there are no current active vermin complaints as of May 2025. Additional maintenance issues have been documented, including a water leak with heavy flow (December 2024), electrical outlet/switch problems, and various interior maintenance concerns. The property has open violations from September 2024 related to an infestation of cockroaches and mice in apartment 1S, as well as defects with bathroom tiles in apartment 4N.

There is also a December 2020 complaint regarding work without a permit, though the inspector was unable to gain access. The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to issues, as evidenced by multiple permit issuances in 2022 for various work, but the recurring nature of heating, water, and pest problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. Notably, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations in its annual reporting since 2019.