144 West 19th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The 6-story, 33-unit New Law Tenement building at 144 West 19th Street in Chelsea, owned by Caroline Martino, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in recent years, with the most recent complaint filed in December 2024 remaining unresolved due to lack of building access during inspection. The building has demonstrated ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly evident in 2021-2022 when multiple violations were issued regarding flooring conditions, including problems with stairs and general floor integrity.

Tenant comfort issues have also included electrical problems with lighting and multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests and sewage. The property underwent substantial work in 2018, resulting in two significant violations for performing gut demolition of multiple apartments without proper fire stopping materials, though these violations were subsequently resolved with penalties totaling $2,600.

Although the building's most recent bedbug reports for the past three years show no infestations, and rodent inspections from 2011 to 2024 consistently passed, the property has had recurring heating system issues and various maintenance violations. The Department of Buildings records show numerous complaints between 2018-2020 related to permits and building conditions, including COVID-19 compliance concerns in early 2020. The building's violation history and service requests suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining basic building systems and prompt resolution of tenant complaints, particularly regarding heat and hot water service, which appears to be the most consistent source of tenant discomfort in recent years.