21 Magaw Place, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 6-story, 32-unit residential building at 21 Magaw Place in Washington Heights, owned by Labinot Krasniqi, has experienced significant recurring infrastructure issues in recent months. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed through both 311 and HPD between March and June 2025. The building has also faced water supply challenges, with plumbing issues reported in both April and May 2025, though these were either resolved or deemed non-violative upon inspection.

Recent inspections in 2025 have consistently documented rat activity, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 confirming this problem, marking a concerning trend in vermin presence despite earlier inspections in 2024 showing passed results. The building's maintenance history shows previous violation issues, particularly in Apartments 3A and 4F, documented in 2024. In Apartment 3A, there were violations related to mold, water damage, and multiple repair needs including radiator issues and plaster work.

In Apartment 4F, there was a documented violation regarding a defective bathroom water basin. The most recent bedbug reporting shows zero infestation cases for the period ending October 2024, following one eradicated case in 2023 and three cases in 2019, suggesting some improvement in pest management. While some maintenance issues have been resolved and violations closed, the recurring nature of heat and hot water problems, combined with ongoing rodent activity, raises concerns about the building's current condition and maintenance response effectiveness.