221 Seaman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 228-unit, 6-story building at 221 Seaman Avenue in Inwood, owned by Dominick Guarna, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. As of April 2025, there are open complaints regarding wall plaster issues, while there have been multiple recent problems with heating and hot water (February-March 2025) that required emergency attention but were often closed without proper access verification. The building has also faced pest-related challenges, with three unsanitary pest condition complaints filed and closed in April 2025, though these were not properly addressed as per HPD's resolution description.

The property has a history of lead paint concerns, particularly in Apartment B8, with violations issued in 2024 requiring remediation. The building's recent maintenance record shows persistent issues with basic services, particularly heating and water, with multiple complaints filed between February and April 2025. There have been recurring problems with both rat activity and interior maintenance, including floor and door frame conditions. Notably, from 2022-2024, the building experienced periodic bedbug infestations, with the most recent report (2024) showing no active infestations.

During 2020-2021, the building underwent facade restoration work that generated several safety violations related to scaffolding and pedestrian protection requirements, though these were generally resolved. The property has maintained compliance with basic rodent control measures, passing multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025, though the most recent inspections in March-April 2025 indicated continued rat activity. The building's exterior maintenance was addressed through a series of work permits issued between 2019-2021, though there was a failure to submit a required FISP Cycle 8C report by the 2019 deadline, resulting in an active violation. While the building has shown some progress in recent years with fewer bedbug infestations and completed major work permits, the persistent nature of heating, water, and pest-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.