204 West 120th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 6-story New Law Tenement building at 204 West 120th Street in Harlem, owned by Salvatore Davola, has demonstrated several concerning issues over the past few years. Most recently, there have been multiple rat sightings reported in both January 2025 and July 2023, with the July incident resulting in documented violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The property has also experienced significant maintenance challenges in 2023, including multiple unresolved issues documented by HPD related to building systems and infrastructure, such as door/window problems, intercom malfunctions, plumbing issues, and various interior conditions including mold, pests, and deteriorating walls. Additionally, there are active violations regarding the failure to file required 2020 and 2021 external low pressure inspections, while the building had a boiler-related violation in 2019 that required an Oath violation to be served. The building's more recent complaints and violations, particularly those relating to pest infestations and unresolved maintenance issues, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.

The property has undergone some inspections in 2025 regarding complaints about debris and construction issues, though no violations were found at those times. While most historical complaints from 2023 have been closed, many were marked as having open conditions that required further verification. The combination of recent rodent sightings, active violations regarding pressure inspections, and various maintenance issues indicates a pattern of building management challenges that warrant attention to ongoing maintenance response times and communication with residents.