508 West 112th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 31-unit, 9-story New Law Tenement at 508 West 112th Street, built in 1910 and currently owned by Joseph Annunziata, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout the building, with multiple complaints and emergency responses recorded between 2020 and 2022.

More recently, the building has faced challenges with rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 confirming rat activity, following a similar pattern of inspections showing mixed results between 2023 and 2025. The building's exterior has also become a concern, with active violations recorded in 2024 noting cracked/spalling terracotta on multiple stories and the failure to maintain the facade in a code-compliant manner, resulting in penalties totaling $24,250 from the Environmental Control Board. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units in the past several reporting periods from 2019 through 2024.

Multiple inspections and complaints regarding the building's facade and heating systems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has also faced administrative issues, including violations related to the inspection cycles for exterior walls and the display of energy efficiency scores in 2021-2024. While the building has had numerous complaints across various systems, including water leaks and building security, it's worth noting that many of these complaints have been resolved through inspections or follow-up actions, though some remain active as of the most recent data.