425 West 160th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The six-story New Law Tenement at 425 West 160th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1909 and currently owned by Gideon Stryker, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in 2025, particularly in March and May, with multiple complaints related to windows, plumbing (radiators), and mold. Most recently, there have been complaints about ceiling paint/plaster issues and various window frame problems, some of which have resulted in housing violations.

The building underwent significant inspection activity in 2024, with particular attention to building systems including the elevator and fire escape, though many of these complaints were eventually closed with no violations found. The building's history reveals persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding the elevator system, which has received multiple complaints in recent years (2020-2022) about being out of service or having no alternate service. A notable incident occurred in 2024 involving building shaking/vibrating complaints, though these were eventually closed.

The property management has generally addressed pest control issues effectively, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years, though there were two instances in 2020-2021. Recent documentation shows the building undergoing routine rodent inspections, all of which have passed since 2014, indicating successful pest management. A significant environmental violation related to rotted wood window trim was issued in July 2024 with an associated penalty of $1,280, which remains active as of the latest update.