1392 St Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 6-story, 1925 New Law Tenement at 1392 St Nicholas Avenue in Washington Heights, currently owned by Rick Herman, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding pest infestations, with an open complaint as of March 2025 and several cases documented in 2024, particularly affecting apartment 51 on the 5th floor. Water-related issues have also been significant, with multiple violations issued in June 2024 regarding water leaks, including one affecting a window recess in apartment 51, and separate plumbing complaints filed in May 2025.

The building has experienced recent infrastructure challenges, including a power outage in April 2025 and heating/hot water issues reported in 2024. The property has undergone several inspections and received three tenant safety inspections in 2025, all resulting in compliance or no violations. While there have been multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in 2024, including issues with garbage storage and various maintenance requirements, many of these have since been closed.

The building's elevator system and boiler have also been the subject of inspections and complaints, with some requiring follow-up attention. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations since 2018, and rodent inspections in 2024 have shown passing results, though there were some failed inspections in previous years. Recent permits issued in 2020 indicate ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts, with two work permits processed through the Department of Buildings.