519 West 152nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 5-story, 15-unit New Law Tenement building at 519 West 152nd Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Larry Hirscfield, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues over the past year, with multiple complaints recorded between December 2024 and March 2025. These building-wide heat and hot water emergencies have required multiple HPD responses and inspections, with at least one violation being confirmed through inspection.

Additionally, there have been rodent-related concerns, with a rat sighting reported in May 2025 leading to violations requiring follow-up inspections, though a subsequent rodent inspection in June 2025 resulted in a passing grade. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, including a pattern of heating system problems and water temperature violations. In 2023, violations were noted regarding self-closing doors at both the building entrance and apartment 1C, along with issues related to hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees.

A concerning inspection in October 2018 revealed several boiler-related issues including exposed electrical wiring, non-compliant flexible fuel oil piping, and safety valve concerns, which were eventually resolved with a penalty. The property has shown some maintenance responsiveness, as many violations have been closed after inspections, though certain recurring issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems. The building has consistently maintained a bedbug-free status according to reporting requirements from 2022 to the present, and while there have been multiple instances of rodent activity noted in inspections from 2022 to 2025, recent inspections show passing results for rodent control measures.