625 West 152nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The six-story, 30-unit New Law Tenement building at 625 West 152nd Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by Dio Delrosario and built in 1928, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, 2025 saw multiple heat and water-related complaints, with a February 2025 heat/hot water complaint covering the entire building and four separate violations in February 2025 related to water leaks (heavy flow), electrical wiring, ceiling plaster, and smoke detector safety, all of which were inspected by HPD and resulted in violations.

The building's elevator system has also been a recurring concern, with several violations documented between 2020-2024 including misaligned doors, faulty indicators, and inoperable stop switches, with associated penalties totaling $6,250. Recent inspections reveal ongoing maintenance challenges, including a pattern of water-related issues, safety concerns, and pest infestations. The property has documented violations for multiple apartments, particularly in 2023-2024 affecting units 1B, 3A, and 4D, involving problems with water leaks, ceiling conditions, pest infestations, and safety features.

The building's systems have undergone various inspections, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 showing compliance, though a rat activity report from November 2023 was noted. While the property has not reported any bedbug activity in recent years (with zero infested units reported from 2022-2024), the continued presence of water leaks, electrical issues, and elevator problems suggests ongoing maintenance requirements. The building's age and classic tenement configuration have resulted in typical urban maintenance challenges, though recent months show some pattern of improvements, with several violations being closed properly following inspection.