86 Wadsworth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The five-story, 22-unit tenement building at 86 Wadsworth Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Maximo Arias, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, the building has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints in 2023-2024 indicating system failures affecting the entire building, though some reports noted restoration of services.

Recent health and safety concerns include rodent issues, with multiple complaints in 2024 leading to failed inspections in April and October, though a December 2024 compliance inspection passed. The building also experienced unsanitary conditions in late 2023, including mold, water leaks, and pest issues, with violations issued during investigations. In early 2024, the Department of Buildings issued multiple violations related to safety concerns, including improper fire escape window locks in apartments 7 and 14, defective self-closing doors, and issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 7.

The building had one bedbug incident reported in late 2019, but there have been no infestations reported in subsequent years (2020-2024). External maintenance issues have also been documented, with an active ECB violation from September 2023 regarding improperly supported window A/C units on multiple floors, incurring a penalty of $500. The property has a history of requiring multiple follow-up inspections to address violations, though many of these have ultimately been resolved, as evidenced by the "closed" status on most recent complaints and violations.