319 East 25th Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

The 20-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 319 East 25th Street in Kips Bay, owned by Jonathan Wertenteil, has experienced recurring heating and maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water system failures affecting the entire building, with incidents reported in March-April 2023 and May 2025, though these issues were promptly addressed according to HPD records.

The building has also faced door-related concerns, including a 2024 door issue and multiple violations in 2023 regarding self-closing doors, particularly in the entrance and vestibule areas, with violations issued under NYC Administrative Code § 27-2005 and § 27-2033. As of mid-2025, the building has open non-emergency complaints regarding unsanitary conditions involving garbage/recycling storage and a slow water leak, though there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years based on the required annual filings.

The property has maintained good rodent control, passing inspections consistently since 2016, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 showing no issues. Building maintenance records from 2018-2019 indicate some improvement efforts, with permits issued for various maintenance work. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly related to heat/hot water systems and door functions, it has generally complied with bedbug reporting requirements and maintained a pest-free environment since late 2015, with improvements in building security through 2018-2019 renovations.