536 West 143rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 25-unit, 6-story NYC New Law Tenement at 536 West 143rd Street in Hamilton Heights, built in 1920, has experienced numerous maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water complaints throughout 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints and inspections indicating either access issues or violations requiring owner correction, though some complaints have remained open as of 2025.

The building is currently facing several open maintenance issues as of March 2025, including problems with walls, flooring, and water systems, as well as an active violation concerning a broken or defective metal cornice at the building front from March 2023. Recent rodent control efforts have been ongoing, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023 and 2025, though some inspections resulted in bait application.

The building's management has maintained annual bedbug reporting compliance between 2018 and 2024, consistently showing zero infested or re-infested dwellings. Historical complaints from 2019 regarding suspected illegal hotel rooms were similarly met with access challenges during inspections. While there have been various maintenance violations documented over the years, including issues with doors, sanitation, and heating systems, many of these have been addressed through subsequent corrections or inspections, though some recent complaints remain unresolved as of 2025.