510 West 152nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 20-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 510 West 152nd Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Broadway 151 Manager, LLC, has experienced significant heating and maintenance issues recently. From March to May 2025, there were multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water throughout the entire building, with at least eight emergency complaints in May alone. While some complaints were closed after inspections or reported corrections, patterns of recurring heating issues are evident, culminating in violations being issued. The building also has documented maintenance problems, with the most recent violations from September 2024 citing defective connections and cabinets in Apartment 1A, and multiple issues with stairway tread covers noted in June 2024.

There are outstanding violations regarding a defective self-closing door at the roof bulkhead (5th story) from June 2024. The property's history shows attention to pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years (2021-2024) according to the required reporting. However, there have been rodent-related issues, with initial inspections in 2025, 2024, and 2023 passing, though bait was applied in late 2023 and some inspections in 2023-2024 showing rat activity. Earlier complaints about electrical wiring in October 2022 and building stability in September 2018 were investigated but no violations were found at the time of inspection.

The building's heating system appears to be a persistent issue, with numerous complaints and violations documented over the past three years, particularly in 2024-2025. While some individual apartment issues were resolved, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing concerns with the building's infrastructure. The property manager's response to heating complaints has varied, with some issues being promptly addressed while others required multiple complaints before inspection or correction. The relatively recent construction of the building (1900) and its classification as a New Law Tenement indicate it was built during the tenement reform era, originally intended to provide improved housing standards.