31 West 129th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 6-story New Law Tenement at 31 West 129th Street in Harlem, owned by Andrew Kleiman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there were plumbing issues with a sink basin that HPD was unable to inspect, and in April 2024, there was a water leak incident that resulted in violations. The building has a documented history of pest problems, with multiple complaints regarding infestations of mice and roaches, particularly affecting Apartments 3 and 9.

Apartment 9, in 2024, received multiple violations including water leak issues, pest infestations, and problems with bathroom surfaces that required repair. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with mixed results; while most recent inspections have passed, there were failures in June and December 2024. The building has maintained an up-to-date bedbug reporting history, showing no infestations or eradications reported in the past several years from 2019 through 2025.

Historical records from 2019-2020 indicate various maintenance issues including problems with flooring, stairs, cabinets, and plumbing, though many of these complaints were resolved without violations being issued. The property was built in 1910 and contains 22 units, and while it has faced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water infrastructure and pest control, many recent violations have been addressed and certified as corrected. The most recent rodent inspection in June 2025 resulted in a passing grade, suggesting some improvement in pest management.