631 Academy Street, Manhattan, NY 10034

631 Academy Street is a 23-unit, five-story residential building located in Inwood, constructed in 1917 and currently owned by Angelica Jordan. The property has experienced ongoing pest management challenges, with multiple complaints and violations documented between 2021 and 2025. Most recently, a rodent sighting was reported in August 2024, and the building has been subject to several inspections showing rat activity and pest infestations.

The building has had three confirmed infested dwelling units between November 2023 and October 2024, though all were reported as eradicated. Previous infestations included bedbug and roach issues, particularly affecting apartments 2B and 2E, with violations issued in 2021 and 2023 respectively. The building's maintenance history reveals several concerning issues requiring attention, including current open violations from September 2023 regarding defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 2E, and an active Department of Buildings violation from April 2023 related to failure to file 2022 external low-pressure inspection documentation.

Housing Maintenance Code complaints show repeated issues with unsanitary conditions and various maintenance needs including window frame and ceiling concerns, though inspections often encountered access issues. The property has maintained rodent control efforts, with passing inspections in 2022 and 2025, though multiple inspections in 2024 and 2023 noted rat activity. Two significant bedbug infestation incidents were recorded in 2021 (affecting 7 units) and a more recent one in 2025 (affecting 3 units). While some improvements have been made, as evidenced by the reduction in currently infested units, the building continues to face challenges with pest management and maintenance compliance.