431 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

431 Audubon Avenue is a 5-story, 35-unit New Law Tenement building in Washington Heights, built in 1912 and currently owned by Roey Yaloz. The property has faced multiple maintenance challenges in recent months, particularly in June 2025, when the building experienced several emergency violations including mold, heavy water flow issues, door problems, and multiple pest-related complaints.

These recent issues follow a pattern of ongoing maintenance concerns, as evidenced by violations documented in August 2024 in apartment 24, which included problems with mold, pest infestations (including mice and roaches), and safety concerns regarding inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has also been cited for various structural and safety issues, including problems with doors/windows, plumbing systems, and flooring. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a relatively consistent record of rodent inspections, with all initial inspections passing since 2014, and no documented bedbug infestations since 2022, though there was one reported case in that year.

A Department of Buildings violation regarding energy efficiency display requirements was dismissed in 2023. While some recent complaints were found not to violate housing laws (including issues with paint/plaster and plumbing in areas beyond the scope of current violations), the pattern of violations requiring correction suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. HPD violations were issued for the most recent complaints, indicating the need for the property owner to make necessary repairs within specified timeframes, with options for tenants to pursue housing court enforcement if corrections are not made.