250 East 117th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035

The 6-story, 52-unit New Law Tenement building at 250 East 117th Street in East Harlem, owned by Delphy Marrero, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particularly concerning problems emerging in early 2025. Most notably, there are significant fire and water damage concerns in apartments 4I and 3I that have rendered these units unsafe to occupy. The building has also faced multiple heating and hot water system failures, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints in January 2025, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored during inspections.

Additional concerns include indoor air quality issues related to construction dust (February 2025), various maintenance violations, and recurring elevator service problems. The building has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) violations, with active violations as of late 2024 including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, plumbing, and roach infestations in apartments 4I and 4L. The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, with bedbug infestations recorded in previous years (most recently in 2021-2022), though there have been no reported infestations in the past two years. Concerns about rodent activity have been persistent, with several inspections in 2023 and early 2024 showing either rat activity or requiring bait applications.

The building's systems have undergone various inspections and emergency work, including an active violation related to a defective elevator door zone restrictor (September 2024) which presents a safety risk to passengers. While some maintenance issues have been addressed, as evidenced by various closed complaints and violations, there remains an ongoing pattern of repair needs and safety concerns that continue to surface through resident complaints and official inspections. The property has maintained active compliance with rodent inspections as of 2025, and no recent bedbug infestations have been reported, suggesting some improvement in pest management. However, the presence of several active violations and recurring maintenance issues, particularly relating to the building's infrastructure and safety systems, remains a notable concern.