2847 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10039

The five-story New Law Tenement building at 2847 8th Avenue in Harlem, owned by Jay Gruen, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns revolving around heat/hot water and water supply problems. Most recently, in October 2024, there were multiple heat and water supply complaints that HPD could not verify due to access issues—though previous complaints from early 2024 regarding similar issues had been resolved.

The building has also faced significant infestations, with an open violation as of May 2023 for rodent androach issues in apartment 2R, along with multiple pest control and sanitation complaints throughout 2023-2024. Structural concerns have been documented through various violations, including a 2020 finding of facade disrepair on exposure #4, though subsequent inspections in 2021 showed these issues were addressed. The property has demonstrated a consistent pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and pest management, though recent inspections (2025) have shown improved rodent control compliance.

While the building has maintained its bedbug-free status according to the annual reports from 2021-2024, the frequency of heating and water supply complaints—particularly during the winter months—suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The building's facade and envelope issues have been documented through multiple ECB violations between 2019-2021, with varying degrees of penalties, though most were ultimately dismissed after correction. Recent 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints indicate that while many issues are being addressed, access problems during inspections have hindered resolution verification for certain complaints, particularly notable in the recent heating and water supply complaints from October 2024.