522 West 134th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031
The five-story New Law Tenement at 522 West 134th Street in Harlem, owned by Isaac Weiss, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2024-2025, most notably with heating and sanitation systems. Between March 2025 and October 2024, there were multiple reports of heat and hot water problems affecting entire buildings and individual apartments, along with ongoing pest-related complaints.
The building has documented pest control violations in December 2024 in apartment 51 (roaches and mice), and prior violations in apartment 43 in October 2024 relating to various maintenance issues including plumbing, wall conditions, and pest problems. The building has undergone several rodent inspections with mixed results, showing rat activity in December 2024 and February 2025, though it passed inspections in June 2023 and June 2024. Historic issues from the past few years include a 2024 violation for falling decorative cement plaster from the courtyard area (with a $1,250 penalty), concerns about building stability, and a 2020 boiler-related violation.
Complaints about various maintenance issues - including flooring, plumbing, wall conditions, and unauthorized smoking - have been filed and investigated, with some requiring follow-up inspections. Although there have been notable health and safety concerns, including heating system failures and pest infestations, the building has generally responded to violations by addressing them, as evidenced by the certification of pest violations in apartment 51 as resolved in January 2025, and other complaints being closed after inspection. Recent rodent inspections in early 2025 resulted in "Passed" outcomes, though the presence of rat activity in earlier inspections suggests ongoing challenges in maintaining a pest-free environment.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 24 |
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Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 15150 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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