188 Claremont Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 5-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building at 188 Claremont Avenue in Morningside Heights, owned by 184-188 Claremont Investors LLC and built in 1905, has experienced recurring issues with heating systems over the past several years. Between 2021 and 2022 alone, there were multiple complaints and violations related to heat and hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with emergency complaints documented in December 2021, February 2022, and several during November 2021.

The most recent significant incident occurred in August 2023, involving a sewage leak that resulted in a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene violation, though this was subsequently closed. Current open violations from March 2024 affect apartments 2 and 13, concerning floor tiles and base splash issues, while earlier violations from 2021-2022 were successfully resolved, including critical safety issues regarding window security bars and heating system access. The building's maintenance history includes several concerning events between 2018-2019, during which multiple Environmental Control Board violations were issued for various infractions, including unauthorized electrical work, safety concerns during renovation work, and a water leak issue in apartment 13 that resulted in a penalty.

A pattern of rodent activity was recorded between 2021-2024, with initial inspections sometimes showing problems, though more recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five reporting periods from 2020-2025. While the building has faced several maintenance challenges over the years, the majority of historical violations have been addressed, though as of March 2024, there are still some open violations requiring attention.