173 East 101st Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The six-story, 30-unit New Law Tenement building at 173 East 101st Street in East Harlem, owned by Magdalena Kosz and constructed in 1922, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly related to its aging systems. Most recently, in October 2024, there was a steam pipe/riser issue, though no violations were found following HPD's inspection. Significant concerns have included multiple heating and hot water problems, particularly in 2022 when HPD was unable to gain apartment access to inspect the reported lack of heat or hot water conditions. The building has also experienced plumbing issues, particularly with water supply systems, as evidenced by complaints in 2020, 2021, 2022, and the most recent 2024 incident.

A cluster of complaints in May 2021 revealed various building concerns including flooring problems (which received violations), pest issues, and mold, though many of these did not result in violations. The building's mechanical systems, particularly the boiler, have been a focal point of maintenance concerns, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints and Environmental Control Board violations recorded between 2020-2021 regarding defective or inoperative conditions. Specific violations were noted in 2020 and 2021 related to boiler piping, drainage, and safety systems, though these were ultimately resolved. Apartment 4, in particular, had violations in 2021 related to floor repair needs and defective safety equipment that were certified as corrected.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status across multiple reporting periods from 2019 through 2025, with all recent filings indicating zero infested or re-infested units. The property has also passed recent rodent inspections, though there was one failed inspection in September 2023. The building's bedbug reporting history (2019-2025) shows diligent compliance with notification requirements, maintaining a clean record free of infestations. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly with its heating and plumbing systems, recent records indicate improved responsiveness to violations and maintenance issues, with most recent inspections showing compliance with rodent control requirements.