465 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The five-story, 17-unit New Law Tenement at 465 West 159th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Marino Rodriguez and dating back to 1909, has experienced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, in June 2024, the building faced multiple inspection-related issues across various systems including mold, water leaks, electrical wiring problems, and more. These inspections resulted in several violations, particularly affecting Apartment 31, where issues included mold (greater than 30 sq ft), water leaks, and problems with plastered surfaces and light fixtures.

There were also heating system complaints in late 2023 and early 2024, though inspection access was denied and no violations were determined at that time. The building's infrastructure has shown recurring maintenance needs, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations across different years. In 2023, Apartment 33 reported various issues including mold, plumbing problems, and safety concerns with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, all of which were subsequently addressed and certified as corrected.

More recent concerns involve window A/C unit safety, with violations issued in September 2023 regarding missing support brackets and improper installation in the fire escape window. The property has maintained a relatively low incidence of pest-related issues in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2019-2020 and consistent passing results in rodent inspections from 2016-2024. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, records show that management generally addresses violations, as evidenced by the certification of corrections for most recent violations, including those related to mold, water damage, and electrical systems.