53 East 130th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

The 24-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 53 East 130th Street, owned by Jay Newhouse, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are current concerns as of March 2025 regarding a water leak with heavy flow that remains open with HPD. In late 2024, the building faced substantial heat and hot water system problems, with multiple complaints registered between December 12-27, 2024, affecting the entire building and requiring HPD intervention.

These issues resulted in at least one Class C violation related to inadequate hot water in apartment 3A. Other notable violations include a 2019 active boiler inspection reporting violation, and various maintenance and safety issues documented throughout 2023-2024, including problems with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in apartment 1C, a locked boiler room access issue, and multiple heat/hot water complaints. The building's recent history shows recurring pest management challenges, as evidenced by bedbug reports between 2019-2024, with one reported infested unit in April 2024.

Rodent inspections have revealed persistent rat activity, particularly in 2023-2024, though the most recent inspection in January 2025 showed rat activity followed by a passed inspection in June 2025. The property has also experienced various maintenance issues in recent years, including a water leak in apartment 1C in September 2023 and a pest infestation in the same unit, though these were addressed through proper certification. The building's system appears to require ongoing attention, as evidenced by the frequency and variety of complaints, though many have been addressed through official inspections and certifications by HPD.