168 West 86th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 15-story New Law Tenement building at 168 West 86th Street, owned by Morris Schreiber and built in 1923 in Manhattan's Upper West Side, contains 46 units and has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years. Most recently, from February to June 2023, there was an issue with the building's intercom system that was investigated by HPD but resulted in no violations.

Between late 2020 and early 2021, there was an unusual cluster of maintenance requests and violations primarily affecting Unit 8B, including problems with the heat/hot water system, multiple appliance issues (particularly with the refrigerator and electric range), and concerns with windows, flooring, and cabinetry. The building has demonstrated consistent regulatory compliance in terms of bedbug control, with zero reported infestations in the past eight reporting periods from 2019 to 2024. Regular rodent inspections from 2015 to 2024 have all resulted in passing grades, indicating effective pest management.

In late 2023, the building encountered some administrative issues regarding the filing of external low-pressure inspections, though these violations were subsequently dismissed by early 2024. A significant environmental control board violation from October 2021 involved exterior wall maintenance issues on the north elevation, which resulted in a $1,250 penalty. The most recent permit activity includes two permits issued in late 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance or improvement work at the property.