182 Claremont Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

The 17-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 182 Claremont Avenue in Morningside Heights, built in 1926 and currently owned by Joseph Geliebter, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly regarding heating, water systems, and pest issues. The most recent incident occurred in January 2025, involving heat and hot water service interruption, while late 2024 saw concerns about garbage/recycling storage that were determined not to violate housing laws. The building has shown recurring problems with pest management, particularly rodent infestations, with multiple 311 complaints and DOHMH inspections documenting rat activity between 2022 and 2025.

A series of Housing Maintenance Code violations in 2023-2024 highlighted safety concerns, including defective self-closing doors, missing smoke detectors, and a non-functioning carbon monoxide detector in apartment 41, as well as a roach infestation in apartment 3. The building has also experienced water-related issues, with multiple emergency service requests for heavy flow leaks recorded in 2021-2022. The property's bedbug history shows fluctuations in infestation rates, with reports indicating initial infestations affecting multiple units in 2019-2020, though more recent reports (2022-2024) indicate a reduction in affected units, with none reported in the most recent filing for the period of November 2022 to October 2023.

A gas utility referral complaint was made in late 2019, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with both emergency and non-emergency issues, particularly around building systems and pest control, despite many complaints being closed after investigations were conducted. The most recent rodent inspections as of 2025 continue to show evidence of rat activity, indicating persistent pest management challenges.