165 Pinehurst Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

165 Pinehurst Avenue is a 6-story, 48-unit residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by 165 Pinehurst Ave LLC. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2024, with multiple tenant complaints between October and November 2024 reporting building-wide problems. These complaints followed a pattern of access issues during inspections, with HPD unable to inspect affected units.

The building has also faced several infrastructure challenges, including a power outage and cooking gas issues in January 2023, and an electrical problem in late 2020 that remained unresolved until the end of 2021. The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning patterns, particularly regarding elevator safety. A series of ECB violations from 2019-2021 indicate issues with elevator operation and safety systems, including problems with landing doors and maintenance requirements, though most violations have been resolved.

The property has shown some historical maintenance compliance issues, including multiple instances of failed access for inspections and repairs, particularly regarding gas utility and plumbing matters. Recent inspections (2024) show improved conditions, with no current bedbug infestations reported and passing rodent inspections in late 2024. However, there remain several building code violations that were documented in 2024, including issues with self-closing doors and fire retardant materials in the 6th story public hall, though these violations are marked as closed. The building's history shows a mix of resolved and recurring maintenance issues, with particular attention needed for heating systems and elevator maintenance in recent years.