97 Ellwood Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

The five-story, 49-unit building at 97 Ellwood Street in Inwood, owned by Mark Neiman, has experienced numerous maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, with particular concerns regarding building systems and sanitation. Most recently, in April 2025, there were two heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, though one was found to be a duplicate of an existing complaint. The property has faced persistent heating system challenges, as evidenced by these recent complaints and a boiler-related complaint in January 2025.

Multiple code violations were documented in December 2024, particularly affecting apartment 3E, including issues with pests (mice and roaches), mold, plumbing, electrical systems, and various wall and ceiling conditions. The building has a history of rodent activity, with several inspections between 2023 and 2025 indicating the presence of rats, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past six years. Emergency and non-emergency complaints have been filed for various issues including water leaks, plumbing problems, electrical concerns, and unsanitary conditions.

Notably, there was a period of significant maintenance activity in March 2025, with multiple violations issued for issues such as heavy water flow leaks, plumbing concerns, and mold problems. The building's fire escape access was addressed in late 2024, with violations related to flower pots blocking egress being resolved. While some complaints have been closed through inspections and repairs, the recurring nature of certain issues, particularly the heating system problems and rodent activity, indicates ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.