610 West 143rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 6-story, 49-unit New Law Tenement building at 610 West 143rd Street in Hamilton Heights, built in 1930 and currently owned by Alsen Pjetrovic, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the past several years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing issue with heating and hot water access, with multiple complaints in early 2025 that HPD was unable to verify due to lack of access to apartments. The building has also faced significant plumbing issues, including water supply problems that were addressed through multiple 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations.

Bedbug and rodent inspections have consistently passed between 2018 and 2025, with no reported infestations in recent years. However, there are several open violations from 2024 requiring attention, including concerns about lead-based paint hazards, visible mold conditions, and various maintenance issues in apartment 2C. The building's infrastructure systems have shown recurring problems, particularly with the elevator service, which has generated multiple complaints and violations over the past five years.

Notable elevator-related incidents include severe water accumulation in the elevator pit in 2022, misalignment issues in 2024, and multiple complaints about lack of alternate service. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, all of which have passed, indicating successful pest management efforts in this area. While the building has maintained a zero infestation status for bedbugs since 2019, the high frequency of plumbing and heating-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems. A recent 311 service request in April 2025 regarding water supply issues was closed after HPD inspection, though no violations were found.