370 Wadsworth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

370 Wadsworth Avenue is a 5-story, 26-unit residential building located in Washington Heights and managed by owner Victor Kahan. Built in 1920, this New Law Tenement has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are a series of complaints from March 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions (including pests), plumbing issues (bathtub/shower), appliance problems (refrigerator), and window frame concerns, all of which could not be inspected due to lack of access. Earlier in 2025, there were violations related to cooking gas, electricity (no lighting), and mold, while a heat/hot water complaint affecting the entire building in February 2025 also could not be verified due to access issues.

The building has faced structural and maintenance challenges over the past few years, with multiple complaints about building stability, though inspections often resulted in "Unable to Gain Access" outcomes. Notably, there is an active ECB violation from March 2022 regarding building wall maintenance with a $2,500 penalty imposed. Apartment 31 has been the focus of several Housing Maintenance Code violations identified in December 2024, primarily related to paint and plaster conditions, including lead-based paint hazards that required correction. Recent inspections indicate successful rodent control, though there were instances of rat activity noted in early 2019.

The building has shown some history of bedbug issues, with one reported infested unit in 2023-2024 and another in 2022-2023, though recent reports (2024-2025) indicate zero infested units. The property has maintained compliance with regular rodent inspections, passing consistently since 2019 except for one instance in January 2019. Multiple 311 service requests from 2025 highlight ongoing maintenance concerns, though many complaints could not be verified due to access issues. A building permit was issued in April 2022, and various emergency and non-emergency complaints have been filed, indicating persistent maintenance challenges. While recent rodent inspections suggest improved pest management, the pattern of access issues preventing inspections and recurring maintenance complaints suggests ongoing building maintenance challenges.