614 West 152nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

614 West 152nd Street is a 6-story, 55-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Mark Scharfman. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months, with the most pressing concerns being an open plumbing issue related to a sink basin (as of May 2025) and a history of heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with multiple complaints about these systems recorded between February and April 2025. The building has also faced issues with various plumbing fixtures, including toilets and bathtubs/showers, though many of these complaints were closed due to lack of access for inspection.

Recent inspections and violations reveal ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in apartment 51, which was found to have both mice and roach infestations in October 2024. Other notable violations include safety concerns such as a missing carbon monoxide detector in apartment 52 and obstructed fire escape pathways noted in July 2024. The building has a documented history of utility-related issues, including multiple boiler complaints between 2022-2024, though inspections did not consistently reveal violations.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 indicate various maintenance needs, including flue pipe and backflow issues, with a penalty of $625 imposed but subsequently resolved. The building's pest control history shows generally good management of bedbug incidents, with most recent filings (2019-2024) reporting no active infestations, though there were some rodent activity issues noted in 2022 and 2024. The property has undergone several inspections that resulted in both resolved and open violations, with some recent service requests indicating the need for improved communication and access between tenants and inspectors. The building's infrastructure and maintenance systems appear to require ongoing attention, particularly regarding heating, plumbing, and safety systems.