507 West 147th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The six-story, 31-unit New Law Tenement at 507 West 147th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Keyetta Jones, has faced recurring heat and water issues throughout 2023 and 2024, with multiple HPD complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water services. Most recently, from January to February 2025 alone, there were at least five emergency heat/hot water complaints, with at least one resulting in violations being issued. The building also experienced significant pest issues in 2024, particularly in apartment 15, where violations cited roach infestations and rodent problems, along with multiple maintenance issues including defective floor tiles, base cabinets, and windows.

A 2024 inspection revealed violations related to the building's electrical system, flooring, windows, and various sanitary conditions. The property's heating system has been a persistent concern, with multiple violations and emergency complaints over the past two years. In addition to the heating and plumbing challenges, there have been ongoing rodent control efforts, with recent inspections in 2025 showing rat activity, though some earlier inspections had passed.

While the building has maintained a no-bedbug infestation record according to survey filings from 2019 to 2025, the frequency of heating and other maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort. A boiler complaint filed in March 2025 was investigated but found no violations at the time of inspection. The property's history indicates a pattern of heating system reliability issues, with recent complaints continuing to show problems in this critical area of building maintenance and resident comfort.