200 West 145th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

The 24-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 200 West 145th Street in Harlem, constructed in 1921, is currently facing several significant maintenance challenges. Most concerning are the recent indoor air quality issues, with chemical vapors and gases reported in early 2025, and indoor air quality complaints continuing into March 2025. The building has persistent plumbing issues, particularly evident in October 2024 when multiple complaints were lodged regarding steam pipes/risers, radiators, basins/sinks, and a slow water leak.

Violations were issued during this inspection, particularly affecting Apartment 8, which was found to have water leak issues, visible mold, and an infestation of roaches. In Apartment 1, identified concerns include lead paint hazards and a mouse infestation. More recent inspections in 2025 have shown continuing rodent activity, with multiple bait applications throughout March and April 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing, pest control, and air quality issues, though there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2024) and the only recorded rodent sighting in 2021. Notable past violations include a defective boiler issue in 2020, which was resolved through an Oath violation. While the building has had multiple housing maintenance code violations over the years, including concerns about paint/plaster conditions and water leaks, many of these have been resolved, though some remain open as of the most recent inspection. The property management has demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, as seen in recent rodent control efforts, but the persistence of air quality issues and plumbing problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.