146 East 49th Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
The 10-story, 38-unit New Law Tenement building at 146 East 49th Street in Midtown, owned by Paul Lowenfels and constructed in 1920, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning is a recent indoor air quality complaint from August 2024 involving chemical vapors or odors that prompted a DOHMH advisory to the property management.
In 2019, there was an emergency heat and hot water failure that was reportedly resolved quickly. The building has faced recurring compliance issues regarding bedbug reporting requirements, with violations documented in 2021-2024, though recent filings indicate no infestations during the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 reporting periods, and previous comprehensive rodent inspections from 2010-2025 consistently passed. The property has had multiple infrastructure and safety-related complaints, including issues with a defective boiler in 2021 (which resulted in an Oath violation), inadequate safety netting in 2021, and various complaints regarding scaffolding.
A significant environmental control board violation was recorded in 2021 for combustible storage in the boiler room, though this was resolved. Two active DOB violations remain notable: one as of June 2023 for failure to file the 2018 external low-pressure inspection, and another from 2021 regarding display of energy efficiency scores which was dismissed in early 2023. The building has maintained a regular schedule of electrical work permits between 2020-2022, suggesting ongoing maintenance activity.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 38 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 33800 sq ft |
Floors | 10 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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