247 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

247 Audubon Avenue, a 6-story, 40-unit New Law tenement building dating back to 1910, has experienced significant maintenance and quality-of-life issues in recent years under the ownership of 247 Audubon NY LLC. The property has faced persistent rodent problems, with multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025 confirming ongoing rat activity, most recently in June 2025. The building has also struggled with heat and hot water availability, with multiple emergency complaints in 2025 and inspections showing varying levels of service restoration.

Significant code violations were documented in 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, mold, and unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding pests. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints between 2023 and 2025 about service interruptions and safety equipment failures, leading to Oath Violations in 2025. The building's environmental and safety history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, including water and waste management issues, as evidenced by a 2022 violation involving raw sewage in the areaway.

While there have been some improvements noted in inspections, such as the certification of corrections for various violations, problems persist. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past six years, with no reported cases. Recent inspection and violation patterns suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, particularly affecting basic services like heat and elevator function, while pest control remains an active concern despite repeated remediation efforts. The most recent significant violations relate to failure to maintain doors (both at the vestibule and building entrance) and persistent rodent activity, indicating ongoing challenges with building maintenance and systems reliability.