516 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 5-story New Law Tenement building at 516 West 159th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Aaron Lowinger, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of heat and hot water problems documented in February 2025, though some were resolved quickly after inspections. The building currently has open violations from September 2024, including issues with self-closing doors on the first story and in apartment 11, as well as various maintenance problems affecting walls, ceilings, and doors.

Recent inspections in 2024 show consistent rat activity, with the most recent findings in October and November 2024 indicating a persistent pest control challenge. The building has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations over the past five years, with no reported cases since 2022. The property has a history of various maintenance concerns requiring attention, including plumbing issues (appearing in multiple complaints), paint and plaster problems, and heating system challenges.

While many recent complaints from March 2025 were investigated and found not to violate housing laws, there are still outstanding concerns, particularly regarding water leaks and sink issues documented in February 2025. The building's age (built in 1913) and status as a New Law Tenement suggest it may require ongoing maintenance to address these recurring issues. While there were two historical complaints in 2018 regarding after-hours work and work contrary to a stop work order, these were closed with no violations found at the time of inspection.