12 East 97th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029
The 10-story, 113-unit New Law Tenement at 12 East 97th Street in East Harlem, built in 1926 and currently owned by Amelia Ahne, has experienced several noteworthy maintenance issues in recent years. Most recently, in mid-2024, there were complaints about a water leak and ceiling paint/plaster problems in apartment 7A, with the paint violation remaining open as of July 2024. Earlier in 2024, there were additional plumbing and water leak issues that were reportedly corrected.
The building has undergone multiple Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections in 2024 and 2025, all of which resulted in "No Violation Warranted" findings. Regarding pest management, the building's bedbug reporting history shows occurrences in 2021-2022 and 2023-2024, with one unit infested and subsequently treated during the most recent reporting period. The property has maintained generally good rodent control, with passing inspections in 2023-2025, though there was one failed inspection in mid-2024.
The building has demonstrated compliance with energy efficiency requirements, with previous violations for failure to file benchmarking reports in 2020-2021 being dismissed. Recent tenant safety inspections in June 2025 found no violations, indicating current compliance with basic safety standards. While the building has had several maintenance issues requiring attention, many of these have been addressed through appropriate channels, with regular inspections showing overall compliance with most current requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 113 |
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Year built | 1926 |
Total area | 121369 sq ft |
Floors | 10 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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