362 Wadsworth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

362 Wadsworth Avenue is a 5-story, 26-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1917, currently owned by Victor Kahan. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns primarily focusing on heat/hot water systems, electrical infrastructure, and general building systems. In 2025 alone, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages (February), an electrical power outage (May), mold (March), and problems with the bell/buzzer/intercom system (February). Notably, there were violations issued in February 2025 related to window frame concerns, and a more recent open mold complaint from March 2025.

The building has faced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly evident in the apartment #4 violations from 2024, where issues related to lead paint hazards, pest infestations (mice and roaches), and various repair needs were documented. The property has also experienced structural concerns, with building shaking and vibration complaints recorded in late 2023 and early 2025, though inspections were unable to gain access for confirmation. Other documented issues include problems with garbage/recycling storage, window frames, and recurring rodent activity, with inspections showing rat activity in 2022-2023 periods. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (March 2025 and September 2024), the history suggests ongoing pest control challenges.

The property has undergone various maintenance inspections and received multiple violation notices over the years. In the most recent environmental control board inspection (November 2023), cracks in floor tiles on all landings were noted, though some violations have been resolved. The building's management has demonstrated some responsiveness to heating issues, as evidenced by restored services during HPD inspections in February 2025, but access challenges have complicated several inspections. Despite these ongoing issues, the building has maintained a pattern of addressing most violations within required timelines, though some open violations remain outstanding.