511 East 78th Street, Manhattan, NY 10075

The 87-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 511 East 78th Street, owned by Scott Goldenberg and constructed in 1907, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring plumbing problems, with the most recent complaint about water supply issues created in October 2024, which HPD was unable to inspect. In 2023, multiple maintenance issues were documented, including problems with the floor, bathtub/shower, electrical outlets, and refrigerator, none of which resulted in violations following HPD inspections. There were also violations related to unsanitary conditions, specifically pest problems, particularly in apartment 4D, which was cited for both rodent and roach infestations as per violation notices.

The building has undergone several tenant safety inspections by the Department of Buildings, with the most recent ones in 2021 showing compliance, though there was one inspection in 2019 that resulted in a no violation finding. Environmental issues were also noted, including a violation in 2021 regarding construction documents, though this was subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of recurring issues and periods of stability. The property has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance since 2010, passing all inspections, and while there was one bedbug incident recorded in 2022-2023, subsequent years (2023-2024) have shown no infestations.

Recent years have seen multiple non-emergency complaints being filed and investigated, particularly in 2023 regarding various maintenance issues, including electrical problems, plumbing concerns, and appliance malfunction. The most current building records indicate an open violation from August 2024 concerning refuse accumulation in apartment 5B. Additionally, the building had some issues with energy benchmarking report filings in 2019, though these violations were eventually dismissed. The property has generally passed routine inspections, suggesting ongoing compliance with basic safety requirements, though maintenance issues appear to be periodically recurring and subject to tenant complaints.