350 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 6-story, 40-unit apartment building at 350 Fort Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Brian Garland and constructed in 1923, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open complaints as of April 2025 regarding plumbing (basin/sink), flooring problems, and heating systems. The building has faced ongoing heating hot water issues, with multiple complaints in March and April 2025, though some were temporarily resolved according to HPD reports.

Apartment 1B has several open violations from December 2024, including issues with radiator air valves and floor repair needs, while Apartment 5C has multiple open violations regarding plaster and ceiling repairs, including a potential leak problem. The building has also experienced persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 reporting rat activity, though bait was applied in several instances. The property has a history of requiring attention to basic building systems, with open and recently closed complaints regarding plumbing, flooring, and electrical issues.

Notable past violations include a broken/missing window guard complaint from March 2025 and multiple line of travel violations in March 2025. The Department of Buildings records show several sidewalk shed-related complaints between 2022-2024, most of which were found not to warrant violations at the time of inspection, though one in 2024 resulted in a monetary penalty. The building's maintenance history includes some positive notes, such as consistent reporting of zero bedbug infestations since 2019, with only one documented case in that year which was eradicated. Recent inspections have shown varying results, with some violations being closed and others remaining open as of the latest records.