1488 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031

The six-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement at 1488 Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem, owned by Lenore Browne and built in 1905, has experienced persistent challenges with rodent infestation and various maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between late 2024 and mid-2025, the building has documented multiple rodent inspections showing consistent rat activity, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 confirming problems.

Housing Maintenance Code violations remain open for Apartment 1A and 1B, including ongoing pest infestations (mice and roaches) affecting Unit 1B, as well as issues with floor conditions, self-closing doors, and a garbage/storage problem that remains unresolved as of mid-2025. The property has a history of multiple service requests and complaints throughout 2024-2025, including issues with mold, flooring, doors, and unsanitary conditions, many of which were created in May 2025.

Earlier inspections from 2024 documented various maintenance concerns, including water leaks, staircase problems, and infestations. The building's violation history reveals serious concerns, including the failure to address previous violations related to rodent infestations, broken glass at entrances, and other building maintenance issues, with penalties totaling $7,500 for work done without proper permits in 2018-2019. While no bedbug infestations have been reported in the last five years, the persistent rodent activity and multiple open violations indicate ongoing management challenges at this property.