908 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 16-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 908 Amsterdam Avenue, owned by James Valentino and constructed in 1926 in Manhattan's Upper West Side neighborhood, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring heat and hot water problems, with three emergency complaints recorded between 2023 and 2024, including a November 2023 incident that required HPD intervention but was resolved.

A notable water leak emerged in January 2024, described as "heavy flow," for which HPD was unable to gain access for inspection and ultimately closed the complaint in May 2024. The building has also dealt with various other maintenance issues, including mold and a slow water leak identified in August 2021, though these conditions did not result in violations. The property has maintained an active compliance record with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestation cases in the most recent five annual reports from 2020 to 2024.

Regular rodent inspections have been conducted between 2014 and 2024, with all passing results indicating effective pest management. A violation was recorded in April 2021 regarding the annual bedbug report filing, though the status appears to have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows a combination of addressed and persistent issues, with most complaints being closed through either inspection or resident verification of corrections, though some complaints, particularly the recent water leak, remain undetermined based on inspection access issues.