1271 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

1271 St Nicholas Avenue is a 36-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building located in Washington Heights, built in 1925 and currently owned by Barry Rudofsky. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past year, with particularly notable problems in 2024-2025. Most recently, there are open complaints regarding door issues (March 2025), and plumbing problems with radiators (December 2024), both classified as emergency situations.

The building has faced multiple heat and hot water complaints, particularly in late 2024, with some complaints being building-wide and others apartment-specific. There were significant issues reported in Apartment 56 (5th floor) during late 2024, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), water leaks, and the presence of lead-based paint hazards, though many of these violations were later closed. Additional concerns include a smoking/vaping incident (February 2025) and various building maintenance issues such as mold, appliance problems, and door-related complaints throughout 2024-2025.

The property has a documented history of rodent inspections, with mixed results showing both passed inspections and reports of rat activity (most recently in January 2024). Notably, the building has maintained an effective bedbug management record over the past several years, with zero reported infestations in the most recent filings (2023-2024). The only recorded Department of Buildings violation from 2019 related to an unfiled boiler inspection, which was dismissed in early 2020.