191 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

191 Audubon Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building located in Washington Heights, built in 1900 and currently owned by Alexander Cardenas. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024, with multiple complaints filed by tenants in both individual apartments and across the entire building, many of which resulted in inspections that could not gain access to units. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, including water leaks, door/window issues, and appliance concerns in mid-2023.

More recently, in December 2024, multiple non-emergency violations were recorded, including problems with the bell/intercom system, missing signage, door issues, wall paint conditions, and garbage storage problems. The building has a documented history of pest issues, with significant rodent infestation problems reported in Basement Apartment 1A and issues in Apartment 2B in 2024, though recent rodent inspections in late 2024 and 2023 passed. Environmental Control Board violations in 2024 indicated failure to comply with previous orders, and there were concerns about unauthorized occupancy and construction work in 2022, though these violations were eventually resolved.

The building's systems have shown ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat and hot water, with six such complaints recorded between January and December 2024 alone. Despite these issues, the property has maintained compliance with the city's bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations in the past four reporting periods from 2021 through 2025. The most recent inspections of the building's systems and infrastructure indicate both open violations requiring attention and some resolved issues, particularly regarding door maintenance and pest control in specific units.