203 West 85th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

The 35-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 203 West 85th Street, owned by John Brusco and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with three separate complaints regarding these issues in 2024 alone, including emergency complaints in June 2024. The building has also faced challenges with mold, plumbing (toilet), cabinet repairs, and various general maintenance issues, particularly concentrated in Apartment 2.

More recent concerns include multiple violations for missing signage in February 2025, though these were promptly addressed. The building's safety systems have required attention, with violations in 2022 related to missing or defective carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and self-closing doors in Apartment 33. While there have been three reported cases of bedbugs between 2022-2024, all were successfully eradicated with no re-infestations. The building has passed recent rodent inspections (2023-2024), though there was one instance of rat activity noted in April 2022.

The property has undergone several inspections and violations have been issued and subsequently addressed, including repairs to kitchen cabinets, mold abatement, and correction of various maintenance issues. Historical complaints from 2018-2021 include a gas utility investigation and a complaint about illegal hotel rooms, though inspectors were unable to gain access for those inspections. The building has a pattern of compliance with rodent inspections, with the most recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 showing successful passing results. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, records show that most violations have been addressed and closed in accordance with housing regulations.