1356 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The five-story residential building at 1356 St Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Zhi Lin, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent pest problems, with multiple rodent inspections throughout 2024 and 2025 showing rat activity and requiring repeated bait applications. The building has also faced various emergency housing maintenance code complaints in 2025, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, heating systems, and unsanitary conditions.

Apartment 4B has multiple open violations from October 2024, including problems with water leaks, pest infestations, floor damage, and plaster surfaces requiring repair. The property has a history of inspection access issues, with several complaints in 2025 (February) remaining uninspected by HPD, including concerns about mold, carbon monoxide detection, safety features, and general maintenance. The building's recent history shows some attention to regulatory requirements, with a food establishment complaint in May 2025 regarding bare hands in food contact, which was subsequently closed by the DOHMH.

Prior to 2025, the building experienced various maintenance issues and violations, including construction-related problems in 2018-2020, when there were violations regarding egress maintenance and construction site safety. The property has undergone multiple tenant safety inspections, and while many complaints have been closed, several significant maintenance issues remain unresolved, particularly concerning apartment 4B's conditions and ongoing pest problems. The building, constructed in 1907, has been subject to various inspection and compliance requirements typical for its building class as a New Law tenement.