208 West 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

The 39-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 208 West 10th Street in the West Village, built in 1911 and owned by Joseph Aizer, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple building-wide complaints recorded between late 2024 and 2025, despite some being marked as duplicates or requiring further verification through apartment access. A concerning food poisoning complaint is currently open as of May 2025.

The building has also faced electrical issues, including lighting problems in early 2025, and various maintenance concerns such as water leaks, intercom system failures, and garbage storage issues. Recent investigations in June 2025 raised concerns about possible illegal conversions and unauthorized hotel rooms, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The building's systems have shown significant wear, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly in Apartment 6G, where issues included unsafe electrical wiring, plumbing problems, and various interior maintenance needs.

Two Building Code violations from September 2024 related to unauthorized construction work in Apartment 1B resulted in $5,000 in fines. While recent rodent inspections in 2022-2025 show mixed results with some indicating rat activity, there have been no recorded bedbug infestations for several years. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with both basic building systems and compliance with housing regulations, though many previous violations have been resolved.