Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10039

The 5-story, 11-unit New Law Tenement building on Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Harlem, built in 1920 and owned by Harrison Rayford, has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently, particularly in early 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water complaints throughout January 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with some cases involving confirmed restoration of services during inspections. There are currently open complaints regarding a window frame issue (since February 2025) and a slow water leak (since January 2025).

The building has an active rodent inspection program, with all inspections passing since 2023, and there have been multiple bedbug incidents reported between 2020 and 2024, though these were generally resolved promptly. The building's historical maintenance record shows recurring issues with the elevator system, particularly in 2020-2022, though inspections found no violations. A series of housing maintenance code violations were documented in September 2024, primarily affecting Apartment 3B, including problems with plumbing, pest infestation, and missing safety equipment.

Other notable issues include a paint/plaster violation in Apartment 2D (January 2025), and multiple heating system complaints throughout 2024-2025. While there have been various building improvement permits issued between 2018 and 2021, including for electrical and alteration work, the recent pattern of service requests suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has undergone regular rodent inspections, all passing, indicating some attention to pest control efforts. Should you require further information about specific violations or permits, they can be accessed through the appropriate city databases.