509 East 73rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10021

The 30-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 509 East 73rd Street, owned by Henry Moses and constructed in 1920, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, between late 2024 and mid-2025, there were complaints about ceiling paint/plaster issues and pest-related unsanitary conditions, both of which were reportedly corrected according to HPD records. The building has a documented history of water-related problems, with multiple leaks reported between 2019 and 2024, including a significant heavy flow water leak and mold issue in June 2022 that fell under emergency classification.

The property has also faced ongoing pest control challenges, as evidenced by multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to pests between 2021 and 2024, though recent bedbug reports from 2025 indicate no current infestations. The building's maintenance record shows efforts to address various safety and comfort issues, including a 2024 violation regarding rust and paint conditions on the south fire escape that remains open. Historical inspection records from 2016 revealed several violations in Apartment 22 related to bedbugs, window repairs, and carbon monoxide detectors, though these were certified as corrected.

Recent rodent control efforts in early 2023 included multiple bait applications, with one compliance failure noted in March 2023, though earlier inspections from 2017-2019 had passed. The building's systems have been subject to various inspections, including a 2024 boiler complaint that resulted in no violations being found. While the property has experienced various maintenance challenges, recent records indicate some improvement, with 2025 bedbug reporting showing no current infestations and recent HPD complaints being addressed, though some issues such as the open fire escape violation remain pending resolution.