185 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

185 Audubon Avenue is a 35-unit, 5-story residential building located in Washington Heights, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Rasim Toskic. The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particularly concerning conditions emerging in 2025. Most recently, in May 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations related to rodent infestations, while the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) department issued violations in response to mold, heavy water leaks, and unsanitary conditions.

Earlier in 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues, including a building-wide problem reported in January. The building has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple HPD complaints in March 2025 related to pests. The property has faced significant structural and safety challenges over the past few years. A comprehensive inspection of Apartment 42 in October 2024 revealed multiple violations, including water leaks, mold, lead paint concerns, and various repair issues that required attention.

The building's history shows patterns of non-compliance with housing maintenance codes, including repeated rodent activity as evidenced by rodent inspections throughout 2024-2025. There have been previous complications with illegal conversions, construction work without proper permits, and concerns about egress safety, particularly noted in 2019-2020. While there were several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations issued in 2020-2021 regarding failure to comply with commissioner orders, most of these have since been resolved. The building's maintenance history is marked by a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with the most pressing concerns appearing to be related to water damage, pest control, and consistency of basic services like heat and hot water.