202 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10025

The nine-story New Law Tenement at 202 Riverside Drive, built in 1905 and containing 84 units, is currently facing several maintenance issues that require attention. Most notably, there is an active pest (rodent) infestation problem, with an emergency complaint filed in June 2025 that remains unresolved as of the latest data. The building has also experienced multiple maintenance issues in 2024, including problems with flooring throughout the building, various paint and plaster concerns affecting walls and ceilings, and plumbing issues involving basins/sinks. While some of these complaints have been closed after inspections, several could not be accessed by HPD inspectors, and corrections were required for particular flooring problems.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly during 2024 when multiple violations were documented, including broken or defective ceramic tiles in public hallways across multiple floors (4th to 9th stories), for which violations were issued in October 2024. Previous years show a mix of both resolved and dismissed violations, including some related to elevator safety systems and facade maintenance. The property has undergone regular inspections for bedbugs between 2019 and 2024, consistently reporting no infestations. However, there have been recurring rodent activity issues in recent years, with inspections in 2023-2025 showing occasional rat activity followed by passing compliance inspections.

The building's management has maintained active communication with city agencies, as evidenced by regular permit requests and responses to various complaints, though access issues have sometimes hindered timely inspections. The property has a history of sidewalk scaffold-related complaints in 2021, concerns about building exterior maintenance, and violations related to energy efficiency requirements. While many of these issues were ultimately resolved, they indicate ongoing maintenance needs that have required attention from various city agencies. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with multiple permits issued for work performed between 2018 and 2020, though there are some concerns about access for inspections and timely resolution of certain violations.