133 Seaman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 6-story, 49-unit residential building at 133 Seaman Avenue in Inwood, owned by Barry Rudofsky, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent months, with the most significant concerns centered around the building's heating system and intercom infrastructure. From March to June 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems, with several violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) that required correction.

The building has also faced persistent issues with the intercom system, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations throughout 2025, including an open violation from June 2025. Separate from these ongoing concerns, the building has had various maintenance issues documented through Housing Maintenance Code Violations and Department of Buildings complaints. In December 2024, apartment 6A was cited for missing window guards, and both smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector violations were recorded through HPD inspections.

The building's infrastructure has faced scrutiny, with two boiler-related complaints in late 2024, and a notable Environmental Control Board violation regarding a gas-fired boiler with leakage issues, though this was resolved with a fine of $625. The property has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with zero bedbug infestations reported over multiple years (2019-2024), and has consistently passed rodent inspections since 2018, indicating generally good hygiene standards. While the building has met basic safety requirements through regular inspections, the recurring nature of the heating system and intercom issues suggests ongoing challenges with maintenance response times and access for inspections, as evidenced by multiple instances where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to apartments for verification of complaints.