215 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 6-story, 48-unit tenement building at 215 Audubon Avenue, owned by Basilia Delacruz and constructed in 1910, has experienced several recurring issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns relating to ongoing indoor air quality problems, particularly sewage odors, as evidenced by multiple Department of Health complaints in May 2025. The building has also faced significant heating system challenges, with four emergency heat/hot water complaints in January 2025 alone, though some inspections were unable to gain access for verification.

The property has undergone various maintenance and repair work, with open violations as of mid-2023 related to pest infestation (specifically, a cockroach issue in Apartment 7) and several recent construction-related violations concerning exterior low-pressure inspections that remain active. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of infrastructure and habitability concerns, including a cluster of heating system complaints in early 2025, ongoing issues with flooring, unsanitary conditions including pests (documented in 2023), and multiple unit-specific violations regarding interior maintenance (such as repairs needed in Apartments 27, 35, 57, and 66).

The property has experienced periodic pest challenges, with bedbug infestations reported in the most recent 2024-2025 filing period affecting two units, though these were reported as having been eradicated. Historical data shows some construction-related compliance issues in 2020, including violations regarding scaffold safety and tenant protection plans, which resulted in various penalties. The building's elevator and boiler maintenance history show previous concerns, though more recent inspections have generally passed, with specific violations noted for failure to install required safety equipment.