168 Sherman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 41-unit, 5-story apartment building at 168 Sherman Avenue in Inwood, owned by Nikitas Drakotos, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past year. As of March 2025, there are four open complaints with the NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) agency, including reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests, wall paint/plaster issues, and cabinet problems. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with three reports between 2022-2024 showing infestations in units, despite all being marked as eradicated.

A significant number of housing maintenance code violations were recorded in 2024, particularly affecting Apartment 1, including issues with mold, damaged flooring, and various repairs needed for kitchen and hallway areas. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections (2020-2025), there were two Environmental Control Board violations in 2019 related to construction notice postings, each resulting in penalties of $1,250 and $1,280 respectively. The property has an active maintenance history, with multiple complaints leading to inspections, though access issues have hampered some evaluations.

Recent plumbing emergencies were reported and resolved in June 2025. Past violations have included safety equipment concerns, such as carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector issues in Apartment 34 (2024), and various infrastructure problems including an intercom system, electrical outlets, and refrigerator door seals. The building's management has generally responded to code violations, as evidenced by multiple "Closed" status updates on historical complaints, though some issues remain open as of the latest reporting period. The property has been monitored under the NYC Department of Buildings rodent control program, consistently achieving passing results, indicating effective pest management protocols are in place, though there are current open pest-related complaints as noted through recent HPD filings.