526 West 111th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

526 West 111th Street is a 6-story, 45-unit New Law Tenement building located in Morningside Heights, built in 1909 and currently owned by Morris Missry. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water in February 2025 affecting the entire building, and multiple ongoing issues as of January 2025 including water leaks, window problems, and paint/plaster defects. A notable cluster of violations was documented in December 2023 for apartment 4A, including missing safety devices (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), water leaks, plumbing issues, and pest infestation concerns.

The building has also shown some concerning patterns in recent years, with active violations regarding safety equipment in apartment 4A, and persistent issues with window frames and leaks through 2025. The property has undergone various inspections and received numerous permits in recent years, including three plumbing permits issued in early 2025. Inspection records show a mix of passed rodent inspections in 2023-2025, though there were periods of rat activity noted in 2018 and 2022.

The building has maintained an active compliance record for bedbug reporting, consistently showing zero infested units from 2018 through 2024. While there have been some complaints regarding building conditions, such as inadequate scaffolding in October 2023, most issues appear to be centered around basic maintenance and safety systems, particularly in apartment 4A and regarding heat and hot water systems. The building's age and maintenance history suggest ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, though recent permitting activity indicates some effort to address these issues.