514 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 10-unit, 5-story Old Law Tenement building at 514 Manhattan Avenue in Harlem, built in 1901 and currently owned by Jay Newhouse, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably in the past year. In June 2025, the building had three documented issues involving a slow water leak, ceiling paint/plaster problems, and mold, all of which resulted in HPD violations. The building has a documented history of pest issues, particularly in December 2024 when multiple complaints about pests were filed, though some inspection attempts were unable to gain access for verification.

Tenant complaints have also highlighted unsanitary conditions and maintenance issues, including heat and hot water problems in December 2024. Apartment 5A has been the focal point of numerous violations, particularly between 2023-2025, with documented issues including mold in the bathroom, infestations of roaches and mice throughout the apartment, and problems with the door bell and wood floor in the kitchen. The building has shown a pattern of water-related issues, with violations for inadequate heat and hot water systems. The property has maintained an active bedbug prevention program, with multiple annual reports showing either zero or minimal infestation counts, though there was one documented case in 2019.

Two notable construction-related incidents occurred in 2022, including a construction stop work order in August, though this was later rescinded in October 2022. The building's history also includes various Housing Maintenance Code violations, with the most recent being for mold in April 2025, though most violations from 2023-2025 have been closed after remediation or correction. Public areas have been subject to violations regarding cleanliness and maintenance, with orders to repaint and repair surfaces in common areas. The property has generally complied with annual reporting requirements, including submitting bedbug reports showing effective treatment and eradication processes.