1603 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
The 5-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building at 1603 York Avenue, owned by Gail Silber and built in 1910, has experienced recurring heating and water issues over the past year, with four emergency heat/hot water complaints filed between December 2024 and January 2025, all affecting the entire building. These complaints followed a similar pattern, often being duplicates of previously reported issues, with HPD facing challenges in gaining access to conduct inspections.
The building has a history of unsanitary conditions, particularly in 2023 and 2024, with multiple pest-related complaints and a mold issue reported in July 2023, though no violations were issued following inspections. Violation records from recent inspections indicate several safety concerns, including open violations related to door self-closing mechanisms, hallway maintenance issues, and specific problems in Apartment 1A including bathtub caulking and cabinet security issues.
While rodent inspections show a mix of passed and failed results between 2017 and 2023, the building has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations over the past several years, with the most recent annual filings (2022-2025) indicating zero affected units. Previous complaints from 2019-2024 suggest attention to animal facility violations, though these appear to be ongoing as of 2019.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 7670 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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