54 Wadsworth Terrace, Manhattan, NY 10040

54 Wadsworth Terrace is a 5-story, 32-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1922, currently managed by 46-54 Wadsworth Property LLC. The building has experienced recurring issues with water-related problems, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests for water leaks, with the most recent heavy flow water leak complaint still open as of May 2025. There are also persistent maintenance concerns, including three open complaints from January 2025 regarding mold (unsanitary condition), window frame issues, and an ongoing problem with water leaks.

The building has a documented history of heating and hot water system failures, with multiple emergency complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, though some of these were subsequently closed after inspections verified corrections. Apartment 51 has been identified as having specific issues, including water leak violations and peeling paint concerns, with several violations issued in 2024. Structural and safety issues have been noted, such as a potentially hazardous self-closing door at the vestibule and a roach infestation in Apartment 51 in May 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows some improvements in recent years, with rodent inspections in 2022, 2023, and early 2025 passing, though there was one failed inspection in late 2023 for "other reasons." The property underwent plumbing-related scrutiny in 2019, with work stoppages and permit issues linked to a suspended plumber's license, though these matters were eventually resolved. The building has maintained a relatively clean bedbug record since 2020, with no reported infestations in the past three years. While some violations and service requests have been addressed and closed, the persistence of current open complaints, particularly regarding water issues, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The property received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2024, most notably concerning water leaks, paint conditions, and pest issues, though many older violations appear to have been resolved and certified as corrected.