26 Sherman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040

The 59-unit, 8-story residential building at 26 Sherman Avenue in Inwood, owned by Joseph Schwartz, was completed in 2021. The property has experienced a notable number of maintenance issues in 2025, with multiple open complaints including a slow water leak, wall paint/plaster problems, pest-related unsanitary conditions, an emergency appliance issue (electric/gas range), and door problems, all filed between May 6-9, 2025. The building has also faced significant heating system challenges, with multiple complaints about heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building in January 2025.

Regarding elevator service, there have been several complaints about single-device service/no alternate service between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent complaint from June 2025 currently showing as active. While some previous violations were resolved without penalty, including those investigated in early 2023 and late 2024, there have been consistent concerns about elevator service stability. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, though there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years, with filings from 2023-2024 indicating 0 infested units.

The property underwent various inspections and received multiple HPD service requests throughout 2023 and 2024, with some requiring emergency classifications. Notably, several complaints about heating and hot water systems in January 2025 were identified as duplicates of existing issues. The building has experienced similar patterns of complaints, particularly regarding elevator service, with multiple complaints filed in 2022-2023 before the most recent active complaint in 2025. While some maintenance issues have been addressed and closed through HPD inspections, the current open violations suggest ongoing maintenance concerns that require attention.