528 West 152nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 20-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 528 West 152nd Street in Hamilton Heights, currently managed by 528 West 152 LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most concerning are three recently filed open complaints from March 2025 regarding water leaks (heavy flow), ceiling paint/plaster issues, and pest infestations, all of which are non-emergency but still unresolved.

In July 2024, multiple complaints were addressed, including heavy water leaks, cabinet issues, door problems, and unsanitary conditions involving mold and pests, with most being closed after inspections that typically found no violations, though some violations were issued for pest-related issues. The building has active violations related to safety and maintenance as of August 2024, including issues with door security, fire escape obstructions, roof leaks, and several safety system shortcomings in Apartment 52 such as defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as problems with cabinet doors. Compliance concerns are also evident in the failure to file multiple mandatory inspections for external low pressure systems between 2018 and 2023.

While the building has undergone regular rodent inspections, showing 'Passed' results in 2023-2025, there were instances of rat activity noted in compliance inspections in 2022. The property has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations across multiple reporting periods from 2018 to 2024, suggesting effective pest management in this regard. An illegal conversion complaint filed in July 2024 was closed due to inability to gain access during inspection.