423 East 115th Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

The 6-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement at 423 East 115th Street in East Harlem, owned by Lamont Baker and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly in 2025. Recent issues include multiple door/window problems with violations issued (June 2025) and rodent activity requiring multiple bait applications from February to July 2025.

The building has maintained an active pest management program, evidenced by consistent rodent inspections, though rat activity has been documented through multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025. The property has a history of sanitation concerns, with HPD inspections in 2025 citing violations related to door conditions, and previous issues including mold (January 2025) and pest infestations (2023-2024). The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to various infrastructure components, with significant violations noted in 2021 including an apartment-specific pest infestation in Unit 5A (roaches and mice) and flooring issues.

While recent annual bedbug reports from 2021 to 2024 show no recorded infestations, the property has faced recurring challenges with building systems, including intercom/buzzer issues (most recently in 2025) and door problems (documented in multiple service requests). The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has been involved in addressing rodent sightings and indoor air quality concerns, while Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has conducted regular inspections and issued various violations requiring correction. The building has shown compliance with some violations, as evidenced by their "Closed" status, but the frequency of recent service requests and inspections suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.