1360 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The George Units is a 32-story, 480-unit residential building located at 1360 St Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, built in 1964 and currently owned by The George Units LLC. The building has experienced several concerning issues in 2025, particularly regarding building systems and sanitation, with open complaints about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage and construction lead dust in common areas. There have been multiple incidents of heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, particularly in March and April, though many of these complaints were resolved or closed after inspections confirmed restoration of service. The building has also faced rodent-related challenges, with inspections in 2025 showing both passed and failed results for rodent activity.

The property has a history of building maintenance and safety concerns, including a significant number of heat/hot water-related complaints in 2025, and past issues with elevator safety which prompted multiple inspections and complaints in 2021-2025. Notable violations from 2024 include reported pest infestations (including roaches in multiple apartments and common areas), and various maintenance issues such as broken fixtures and damaged walls in individual units. The building underwent facade work between 2020-2022, during which multiple violations were issued regarding construction safety, pedestrian protection, and failure to maintain appropriate safety measures for scaffold systems. The Department of Buildings' current records indicate one active elevator-related complaint as of May 2025, while previous facade inspection violations from 2020-2021 regarding the building's facade maintenance and reporting requirements appear to be in active status currently.

The building has demonstrated ongoing challenges with heat and hot water systems, pest control (including periodic bed bug infestations), and maintenance issues in common areas and individual units. Recent inspections and complaints suggest some persistent issues with building systems and sanitation, particularly in the context of ongoing construction or maintenance activities. The property maintains active compliance with routine inspections, with recent complaints showing a mix of resolved and ongoing issues requiring attention. The historical data indicates a pattern of recurring maintenance and service issues, particularly affecting common areas and building systems, along with periodic challenges related to pest control and sanitation.