605 West 112th Street, Manhattan, NY 10025

The 6-story, 62-unit New Law Tenement at 605 West 112th Street in Morningside Heights, built in 1904 and currently owned by Alan Sackman, has experienced recurring building-wide issues, particularly in the plumbing and water supply systems. The most recent cluster of complaints in September 2024 involved both water supply and heat/hot water problems, with HPD reporting difficulties gaining access to apartments for inspection. These plumbing issues appear to be persistent, with similar complaints noted in June 2024, and multiple service requests indicating an ongoing infrastructure challenge.

A significant safety concern emerged in June 2024 when a complaint about building shaking/vibrating was filed, resulting in a violation related to the front egress stairs, though this was subsequently resolved with a $1,250 penalty. The building's maintenance record shows a mixed history of pest management. While recent annual bedbug reports from 2021-2024 show no infested units, past rodent issues were documented in 2022, with violations noted in multiple inspections.

However, more recent inspections between 2022-2025 have consistently shown passing results for rodent activity. The property has faced regulatory scrutiny for not filing various required safety inspections between 2018-2022, though these violations were ultimately dismissed by the Department of Buildings in 2025. While the building has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, the recurring plumbing issues and the 2024 stair safety violation stand out as notable concerns in the property's recent history.