235 Seaman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

235 Seaman Avenue is a 6-story, 52-unit residential building in Inwood, constructed in 1935 and currently owned by Paul Kaplan. The property has experienced persistent heating and hot water system issues recently, with multiple emergency complaints filed in March and April 2025 regarding system failures affecting the entire building. These complaints, while eventually closed, indicate a recurring problem with the building's heating infrastructure.

The Department of Buildings has recorded several significant concerns over the past few years, including elevator service issues (2024), electrical safety violations (2024), and multiple boiler-related complaints between 2022-2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges with critical building systems. Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 and earlier highlight various safety concerns, including defective alarm systems, elevator problems, and electrical hazards, though many of these issues have been resolved. Recent inspections show mixed results regarding building conditions: while there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years, there have been instances of rodent activity, with a "Passed" inspection in March 2025 following previous failures.

The building has also experienced various maintenance issues affecting individual apartments, including pest infestations (notably roaches in multiple units in 2024), water leaks, and door hardware problems. The property currently has an open flooring/stairs complaint from March 2025, and previous violations regarding self-closing doors and various maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building infrastructure and systems. While some historical violations related to electrical work and safety concerns have been addressed, the pattern of recent heating system complaints and other maintenance issues indicates that building systems and infrastructure continue to require regular attention.