248 West 149th Street, Manhattan, NY 10039

The 6-story New Law Tenement building at 248 West 149th Street in Harlem, owned by Martin Kirzner, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in 2025, with multiple housing complaints primarily related to water issues and unsanitary conditions. In March 2025 alone, there were several complaints about water leaks (both slow and heavy flow), mold, and plumbing issues involving basins and sinks, with some violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) that required correction by the property owner.

The building has a history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2025 (most recently in June 2025) consistently showing evidence of rat presence, though there were also instances of bait application as part of control measures. Prior records from 2024 indicate significant work needed in apartment 5B, including multiple violations related to water leaks, plaster surfaces, and window-related issues, all of which were eventually certified as corrected between 2024 and 2025.

The building's exterior condition drew attention in 2020, with complaints about falling debris and AC unit bracket maintenance issues, though these were resolved promptly. Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations from 2019 through 2024, with no reported cases in any dwelling units during this seven-year period. While the property has had numerous maintenance issues requiring attention, the consistent pattern of reporting and inspection response suggests an ongoing effort to address building conditions, though with varying degrees of compliance and follow-through.