516 West 50th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

The 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 516 West 50th Street, owned by Luis Marte, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since 2022, with the most recent problems focusing on heat and hot water supply. In April 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints about no heat or hot water in the entire building, though these were eventually closed after restoration was confirmed. The building has also faced ongoing pest problems, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to pests in 2023 and 2022, including a documented mouse infestation in Apartment 2C in May 2023.

The property has experienced several infrastructure challenges, including plumbing issues in late 2024, and multiple complaints about flooring conditions in 2022 and 2023. The building's safety and security systems required attention in 2022, when violations were recorded regarding illegal electromagnetic locking devices at the building entrance and the need for proper mechanical heavy-duty locks to ensure security during power outages. These violations were subsequently addressed and closed.

While the building has a history of bedbug infestations between 2017-2020, recent filings from 2021-2024 show zero infested units, indicating successful eradication. Regular rodent inspections from 2010 through 2024 have consistently resulted in passing grades, suggesting effective pest management practices, though recent pest complaints indicate ongoing monitoring is necessary. The building has undergone multiple housing maintenance inspections, with some violations being closed promptly, such as a water leak issue in Apartment 2C which was repaired by June 2023.