2252 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037
The six-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement building at 2252 5th Avenue in Harlem, owned by Andrew Regenstreich and built in 1920, has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, the property has faced recurring water and pest problems, with open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of August 2024 in apartment 3C, including issues with water leaks, plaster damage, and pest infestations. The building has also had multiple emergency complaints, including an open door-related issue from April 2025, and previous heat and water supply problems in early 2025.
While the building has undergone rodent control measures, inspections in 2024 revealed rat activity, though a March 2025 inspection passed without violations. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of problems requiring attention, including multiple door/window issues, plumbing concerns, and interior damage. In October 2024, several violations were issued related to paint/plaster conditions in the hallways and various repairs needed throughout the building.
The property has maintained a pest-free record for bedbugs over the past seven reporting periods (2019-2025), and recent food establishment inspections by the Department of Health showed no violations. Department of Buildings complaints from 2020 regarding gas piping and work without permits were closed without violations being found upon inspection. The building has had several permits issued for repairs and improvements in 2019 and 2021, though the specific nature of these permits requires further investigation through the Department of Buildings database.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 18 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 15760 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 2252 5th Ave, New York, NY 10037
- 1 West 137th St, New York, NY 10037
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