109 West 144th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 5-story New Law Tenement building at 109 West 144th Street in Harlem, owned by Karim Hutson, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years, most notably concerning heat and hot water systems. Between November and December 2024, there were multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with inspections noting that conditions had been restored by the time HPD responded.

More recently, in June 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) recorded a rat sighting at the property, marking the building's seventh recorded rodent-related complaint since 2021, with violations found in some cases requiring follow-up inspections. In late 2024, the building faced challenges with both plumbing and heat systems, with multiple complaints filed regarding water supply and bathtub/shower issues, particularly during November and December of that year.

The building's history shows a pattern of heat and hot water system reliability concerns, though many complaints were resolved relatively quickly once inspections were conducted. A recent inspection in January 2025 related to Local Law 188/17 Compliance yielded no violations at the time of inspection, suggesting some level of regulatory compliance on current building standards.