152 7 Avenue South, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 5-story, 12-unit Old Law Tenement building at 152 7th Avenue South in the West Village, owned by Isaac Benishai, has undergone several notable events and maintenance issues since 2018. Most recently, in March 2024, multiple complaints were filed and subsequently investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including issues with flooring/stairs, ceilings, plumbing (radiator), and a water leak, though no violations were issued and all complaints were closed.

The building experienced significant heat and hot water system problems in early 2022, with three emergency complaints about entire building issues between February 16-25 before being resolved. A food poisoning complaint was recorded in November 2019 and remains in progress as of late 2023. The property has shown consistent attention to pest management, with bedbug reports showing only one affected unit in the most recent filing period (2023-2024), and all previous years reporting zero infestations.

Regular rodent inspections have been conducted from 2017 through 2025, consistently passing all inspections. While historical records from 2018-2019 show multiple permit issuances for various maintenance work, including electrical and plumbing repairs, the building's recent housing maintenance code violations are limited, with only one violation in 2022 related to garbage bins in the first-story public hall, which was certified as corrected. The building's location and age (built in 1876) suggest it retains many original architectural features, typical of West Village tenements, while recent complaints indicate ongoing maintenance and repair needs are being addressed promptly through proper channels.