510 West 135th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The six-story New Law Tenement at 510 West 135th Street in Harlem, built in 1910 and currently owned by Sam Schreiber, has faced several significant maintenance challenges over the past two years. Most notably, in February 2025, the building experienced multiple simultaneous issues including heating system failures affecting the entire building, plumbing problems involving toilets, slow water leaks, and reports of unsanitary conditions including mold. These problems were documented through multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints, though inspections were often unable to be completed due to lack of access to units.

The building has a concerning history of heating and hot water issues, with complaints recorded in March 2024 and earlier in 2025, though some of these issues were reportedly resolved upon inspection. There have also been recurring concerns about rodent activity, with recent inspections in 2025 showing either failed inspections or active rodent presence. Compliance issues have been identified regarding fire safety, with violations in 2024 concerning the obstruction of fire escape access by flower pots on multiple floors, though these violations appear to have been addressed.

The building's safety equipment has also been a concern, with violations in 2024 regarding missing or defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartments 12 and 23. The property has shown some progress in pest control efforts, with relatively consistent bedbug reporting showing zero infestation cases in recent years, except for two isolated incidents in 2019-2020. A concerning open violation exists regarding the failure to file the 2022 External Low Pressure Inspection report, which remains active as of April 2023. The building's maintenance record over the past two years suggests ongoing challenges with basic services, though many recent complaints have been documented as closed, either through inspection or resolution.