252 Wadsworth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 5-story, 26-unit tenement building at 252 Wadsworth Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by 252 Wadsworth Associates LLC and constructed in 1914, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are currently open violations in apartment 5E from November 2024 related to lead paint hazards, water leaks, and various maintenance issues including problems with the bathroom fixtures, floor repairs, and ceiling conditions.

The building has had recurring heat and hot water complaints, with the most recent report filed in March 2025, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple complaints about paint/plaster issues, water leaks, and electrical problems, including an emergency no-lighting situation in April 2024 that took over three months to resolve. The building's infrastructure has shown concerning patterns, with multiple complaints about heat/hot water problems in different years (2023 and 2025) and a documented period of unsanitary conditions involving mold in August 2023.

The building's maintenance history also reveals challenges with pest control, including documented rat activity in multiple inspections between 2022 and 2024, though a January 2024 inspection resulted in a passing grade. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported since 2021, and zero infestations reported in the most recent filings for 2022-2024, the presence of rodent issues and maintenance violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property's age and classification as a New Law Tenement suggest it requires regular attention to maintain compliance with housing codes, though recent patterns indicate the need for improved maintenance response times and resolution of ongoing violations.