531 West 156th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 15-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 531 West 156th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Nina Demartiniday, has a long history of heat and hot water issues, particularly in the 2018-2019 period when there were multiple complaints reported through HPD, including four separate instances between September and December 2018 affecting the entire building. The most recent heat/hot water complaint occurred in December 2024, though it was quickly resolved within four days.

The building has maintained a regular bedbug reporting record since 2019, showing zero infestations or related issues in the past six reporting periods (2019-2024). Rodent inspections have been conducted regularly since 2014, with all inspections passing, indicating no rodent problems.

The building has several outstanding violations that require attention, most notably from a November 2022 inspection regarding broken or defective fire retardant material at the east and west walls of the 5th-story public hall stairs (Class B violation), which remains open as of the latest available data. Other notable violations include a chain and padlock at the fire passageway gate (Class C violation) noted in December 2024 and several signage-related issues from September 2018 concerning the building's heating system, registration number, and superintendent contact information, which remain open as of 2025. These unresolved violations, particularly those related to fire safety and required building signage, represent the most significant concerns regarding building maintenance and safety compliance.