1625 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

The five-story, 11-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1625 Lexington Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Hardath Singh, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges between 2022 and 2025. Most recently, in April 2025, the building faced rodent-related issues, with both rodent sightings and signs of rodent activity reported to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections, with varying results including "Passed" compliance checks and instances of "Rat Activity" recorded in February, April, and November 2025.

The property has also dealt with several water-related issues, including a slow leak complaint filed in December 2024 that HPD was unable to inspect, and previous water-related concerns noted in late 2022. Significant violations and maintenance issues have been documented within individual apartments, particularly in Apartment 3B, where multiple violations were issued in early 2023. These included problems with self-closing doors, pest infestations (mice and roaches), ventilation systems, and various fixture repairs requiring attention.

The building has also experienced heating and hot water issues in January 2024, with multiple complaints filed about inadequate service. Compliance inspections regarding rodent control have been conducted regularly, with bait application noted in mid-2024, though some inspections still indicate ongoing rodent activity. The property management has faced scrutiny for not timely addressing multiple service requests, particularly those requiring inspections, as documented in various HPD reports. While recent bedbug reports from 2022 to 2024 show no infestations recorded, the persistent issues with pests, water leaks, and heating systems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges for the property.