2138 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10023

2138 Broadway, a 16-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1924 on the Upper West Side, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, from late 2023 through early 2025, there were multiple Department of Health complaints regarding food establishment violations, including issues with ventilation, rodent control, and food contamination. The building has also faced persistent rodent problems, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2022 and 2024, though recent inspections from August 2024 showed compliance.

Electrical safety has been a recurring concern, with open violations as of 2021 in apartment 8D related to electrical outlets, wiring, and excessive use of extension cords. There were also multiple Department of Buildings complaints about electrical wiring in 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access. The building experienced several heating system issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat or hot water affecting individual apartments and the entire building between 2019 and 2022.

During a 2023 inspection, a partial vacate order was issued due to deteriorated exterior conditions affecting an adjacent building, though this was later dismissed. The property has undergone various construction and repair work, as evidenced by multiple permit issuances between 2019 and 2021, including electrical and plumbing work. There have been several violations related to construction safety and compliance, particularly during 2021 when issues with scaffolding and safety protocols were noted. While the building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting between 2021 and 2024 showing no infestations, the property has faced challenges with maintaining proper ventilation and exhaust systems, as indicated by multiple violations and complaints between 2022 and 2024.