128 Seaman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

The five-story, 259-unit building at 128 Seaman Avenue in Inwood, owned by Jorge Jorge and constructed in 1920, has experienced significant maintenance and compliance challenges in recent years. Most notably, between April and July 2025, there were numerous complaints and violations related to building systems and safety features, including emergency citations for unsanitary conditions (including mold), safety issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and multiple plumbing problems.

The building has an active ECB violation from March 2023 regarding unstable basement walls, and there were repeated rodent activity incidents documented through 2025, despite baiting efforts. Housing Maintenance Code violations from December 2024 indicate problems in multiple apartments, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, pests, lead-based paint, water leakage, and security features. The building's management history shows a pattern of unaddressed maintenance issues and problematic inspection access.

A cluster of complaints in May 2025 generated multiple HPD inspections where access was denied or inspectors were unable to complete their evaluations. The building has also experienced recurring violations related to apartment safety features, as evidenced by Housing Maintenance Code violations from December 2024, though many of these violations show as "Closed." The property had previous complaints investigated in 2018-2019 regarding illegal activity and conversion, though these were ultimately dismissed for insufficient evidence. Multiple permits were issued between 2018 and 2021 for various repairs and improvements, suggesting ongoing maintenance work, but the presence of multiple active violations and the pattern of recent service requests indicate persistent building maintenance challenges.