332 East 15th Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

The 6-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement at 332 East 15th Street in Gramercy, owned by John Ilibassi, has experienced several notable issues over recent years since its construction in 1910. Most concerning are the multiple moisture-related problems, with water leak complaints reported in 2024 (damp spots), 2022 (heavy flow), and 2024 (various flooring and housekeeping issues including mold and pests), though inspections typically found no violations. The building has faced recurring infrastructure challenges, including three emergency flooring complaints in 2024, persistent heating issues in 2019 and 2020 (no heat/hot water throughout the building), and various maintenance problems.

Of particular significance, there are currently open violations from a 2022 inspection of apartment 6A, including issues with plaster surfaces, self-closing doors, and a fire escape safety concern. The building has undergone multiple tenant safety inspections from 2020-2021, with one case of building vibration investigated in 2021. While the property has maintained an active bedbug prevention program showing zero infestations since 2018 and passed recent rodent inspections, the ongoing pattern of water-related issues and open violations in 6A suggest persistent maintenance challenges. The Department of Buildings issued violations in 2021 regarding ceiling plaster maintenance, with penalties totaling $875.

Recent inspections indicate improved conditions, with rodent activity reported in some inspections but most recently passing inspections in 2025. The building's 311 service requests in 2024 primarily concerned flooring, unsanitary conditions, and water issues, though violations were generally not issued following HPD inspections. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2018, showing no infestation cases. However, the persistent nature of moisture-related complaints and ongoing violations in 6A suggest maintenance challenges remain a concern, despite many recent complaints being resolved without violations.