165 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

165 Manhattan Avenue is a 6-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Naftoli Leiner. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns being heat and hot water problems reported by multiple tenants in November 2023, which were initially classified as emergencies. Prior to this, there were electrical range appliance issues reported in April 2022, though housing officials were unable to gain access for inspection.

The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints in 2023 regarding single device service and associated safety issues, resulting in Environmental Control Board violations for missing handrails, uneven car floor levels, and inoperable light indicators, with an imposed penalty of $655. The property has maintained regular rodent inspections since 2014, all of which have passed, indicating consistent pest control efforts. Bedbug reports have shown some activity between 2018 and 2023, with three documented infestations in individual units during this period, though records indicate successful eradication in each case.

The building's facade and air conditioning installation practices have raised concerns, with violations recorded in both 2022 and 2018 regarding improper installation methods. Most recently, the building submitted its bedbug report for the 2023-2024 period indicating no current infestations. While the property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, records show regular inspections and responses to complaints, though access for investigation has sometimes been a problem.