35 Bedford Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The five-story New Law Tenement building at 35 Bedford Street in the West Village, owned by Christopher Alker, has a documented history spanning several critical maintenance and safety issues since 2019. Most recently, in 2024, there were multiple reports of rat sightings (June-August), though subsequent inspections in July 2024 passed. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues, with inspections showing rat activity in 2021 and 2022, requiring bait application in October 2020, and displaying a pattern of multiple rodent-related complaints.

The property faced significant safety concerns in early 2021, with violations related to sprinkler systems and safety equipment including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were addressed through inspections and the issuance of violations. There were also pest infestation issues in Apartment 7 in March 2021, specifically involving mice and roaches, which resulted in Class C violations. Regarding infrastructure concerns, the building has experienced various maintenance issues including a heat/hot water problem in October 2022 and a slow water leak in early 2022, though HPD was unable to inspect the latter complaint.

The Department of Buildings issued violations in 2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2019 and 2020, though these were subsequently dismissed. The building's maintenance record shows consistent efforts to address both emergency and non-emergency issues, with most violations being resolved through inspections and necessary corrections. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations. Recent inspections (2023-2024) have generally passed, indicating improved compliance with health and safety standards, though the recent pattern of rodent complaints suggests ongoing attention to pest control is needed.