11 Jacobus Place, Manhattan, NY 10463

The 5-story, 50-unit building at 11 Jacobus Place in Marble Hill, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Joseph Zitolo, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in 2025. Most notably, there are three active open complaints from March 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions (pests), wall paint/plaster issues, and flooring problems.

The building has faced multiple critical infrastructure challenges, including water leak problems (heavy flow), heating system failures, and intercom system malfunctions, with HPD inspectors frequently unable to gain access for proper evaluation or resolution. An emergency mold situation was documented in late 2024, and there are ongoing concerns about a non-functioning intercom system and door issues as of mid-2025. The building has a concerning history of heating and hot water violations, particularly during late 2024 when multiple apartments (C, D, and E) were found to have inadequate hot water at all fixtures, along with heating system problems.

Important safety violations were documented in November 2024 regarding non-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment C, and the building has experienced elevator service issues, with an active complaint regarding single-device operation noted in June 2025. While the building's maintenance record shows some improvements, as evidenced by passed rodent inspections in 2011, 2015, 2022, and 2024, and consistent bedbug-free reports from 2019 through 2024, the volume of recent complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention. The property has undergone multiple HPD inspections in 2025, with various violations being issued and some remains requiring correction as per housing regulations.