253 Sherman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

253 Sherman Avenue is a 65-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building located in Inwood, built in 1927 and currently owned by Charles Hirsch. The property has experienced a series of maintenance issues in 2025, with ongoing concerns including water leaks and flooring problems that were reported in May 2025. There have been multiple heat and hot water complaints throughout early 2025, particularly in January and February, though some related issues were eventually closed after inspections.

The building underwent a significant Housing Maintenance Code inspection in July 2024, revealing several violations in Apartment 24B, including issues with water leaks, mold, plumbing problems, and defective safety equipment, though most of these were certified as corrected by August 2024. Apartment E experienced C-class violations in May 2024 related to pest infestations (mice and roaches) and other maintenance issues, which were certified corrected by June 2024. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with various systems, including plumbing, heating, and interior conditions.

However, recent inspections have shown improvement in certain areas, such as rodent control, with all initial inspections passing between 2018 and 2025. The building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations since 2019, according to the annual reporting requirements. While there have been numerous maintenance complaints and violations over the years, recent enforcement actions and inspections suggest ongoing management attention to resolving these issues, though some recent complaints remain open as of May 2025. The most recent complaint, filed in May 2025, indicates continuing concerns with water-related issues in the building.