509 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

The five-story, 12-unit OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 509 Amsterdam Avenue, owned by Marc Shore, has experienced several notable incidents and maintenance issues over the past few years. The property has faced recurring food safety concerns, with three food poisoning complaints filed between 2022 and 2025, including an unresolved complaint as of April 2025, and multiple other food establishment issues involving odors and pest-related problems. There were also two documented instances of vaccine mandate non-compliance in late 2021, though these are now historical as the mandate has since changed.

The building has a concerning pattern of heating system failures, with emergency heat/hot water complaints recorded in both 2019 and 2020, suggesting potential ongoing issues with building systems. However, more recent inspections show some improvement in pest management, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 showing "Passed" results, following a period of earlier concerns including a "Rat Activity" finding in 2022. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2024 shows no documented infestations, which is a positive sign of pest management.

The property has undergone various regulatory inspections and has had permits issued for different work, including multiple expansion/renovation permits in early 2019. A notable enforcement action occurred in March 2025, resulting in an Oath Violation being served. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including general maintenance complaints related to janitorial services, the management has generally addressed these through formal closure processes. The building's history shows a mix of compliance and violation issues, with recent years showing some improvement in pest management and reduced food safety complaints, though the most recent food poisoning complaint remains a concern as of April 2025.