400 West 148th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story, 12-unit New Law Tenement building at 400 West 148th Street, owned by Faith Williams and constructed in 1913, has experienced a concerning pattern of maintenance issues in recent months. Between February 2025 and April 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints including problems with heating and hot water systems, electrical issues (notably no lighting), and significant water leaks. Violations were issued for the lighting and water leak problems, while other issues were closed without violations being cited.

The building has also been grappling with rodent control challenges, evidenced by multiple bait applications in Fall 2023, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed. Inspection records from 2023 reveal several violations requiring attention, including issues with fire escape obstructions, interior problems in apartment 3B (such as broken flooring, sink cabinet issues, and a free-standing radiator), and concerns about illegal locking mechanisms at bulkhead doors. There were also complaints about unsanitary garbage/recycling conditions in October 2024.

The building's recent history shows three active Housing Maintenance Code violations as of April 2025, relating to mold, water leaks, and electrical problems. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2021-2024), the building's maintenance record shows persistent infrastructure and safety challenges that have required ongoing attention from housing authorities. The property underwent multiple Department of Buildings inspections in 2022-2023, with some violations issued regarding unauthorized work and building safety concerns, though many of these were subsequently resolved.