507 West 140th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story New Law Tenement at 507 West 140th Street, built in 1920 and currently owned by 507 West 140th St Hdfc, has experienced several concerning safety issues and maintenance challenges over the past year. Most notably, between January and August 2024, there were multiple violations related to fire safety and emergency egress, with multiple instances of encumbrances blocking fire escapes and emergency exits, including flower pots and household items in various locations throughout the building.

The building experienced a significant period of construction activity in 2021, during which two violations were issued related to inadequate tenant protection and fire stopping materials, resulting in monetary penalties totaling $3,125, though these were later resolved. More recent concerns have included a broken door handle on the 5th story bulkhead reported in June 2024, though many of these violations have been properly closed following remediation. The building has maintained a clean record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past four years (2021-2025), and recent rodent inspections have shown consistent passing results, indicating good overall vermin control.

The most recent building safety inspections and violation reports suggest improved conditions, with no new violations logged since August 2024 and a successful rodent inspection in April 2025. The property has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with all filings indicating zero infested units. The cluster of violations related to egress and fire safety in 2024 is the most significant cluster of building-wide issues on record, though the prompt closure of these violations suggests responsive management to safety concerns.