430 East 57th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

The 16-story New Law Tenement building at 430 East 57th Street, constructed in 1926 and containing 60 units, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with elevator safety, including active violations as of 2021 regarding damaged hoistway doors on the 10th and 11th floors, worn drive sheave, and lighting issues that resulted in a $1,562 penalty. The building also faced sanitation concerns, with multiple 311 complaints in 2023 about unsanitary pigeon conditions, though one of these closed without violations being found.

The property has documented bedbug infestations in three separate reporting periods between 2022-2024, though none were reported in the most recent (2024-2025) filing. While the building underwent several inspections for rodent activity from 2016 through 2025, most recent inspections in 2023 and 2025 passed, though there was one failure in June 2023 for "Other Reasons." The building has a history of various compliance issues and violations. In 2018, there were multiple construction-related violations, including failure to submit required reports regarding exterior walls and issues with a sidewalk shed.

During the COVID-19 period, there was at least one violation for construction activities contrary to executive orders. More recently, the building has maintained improved compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code, with no bedbug violations reported in the latest inspection period, though two violation notices for not filing annual reports were issued in 2021 and 2022. The property has demonstrated some responsiveness to requirements, as evidenced by the recent passing rodent inspections and the absence of active bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting period. However, the recurring elevator issues and historical pattern of pest management challenges suggest that maintenance and resident comfort continue to be areas requiring attention.