529 West 158th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 31-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 529 West 158th Street in Washington Heights, built in 1904 and currently owned by Adam Verner, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, in early 2025, there were multiple heat and hot water complaints requiring emergency HPD intervention in January, following similar complaints during December 2024, suggesting an ongoing issue with the building's heating system.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in June 2024, particularly affecting Apartment 5A, including problems with water leaks, mold, plumbing fixtures, and pest infestations (both mice and roaches). The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, with open Class B violations related to ceiling damage, electrical outlets, and various other maintenance issues in Apartment 5A that remain unresolved as of July 2025. The property's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, including multiple heat-related service requests and various plumbing issues, with HPD inspections often revealing violations that require attention.

More recent inspections in 2024 and 2023 show improved results for rodent inspections, with passing grades, and the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations in recent years, with no reported cases since 2020. However, an active ECB violation from 2020 regarding unpermitted electrical work in the basement space remains on record, with a $4,000 penalty still due as of October 2023. The building's documented history shows a mix of passed and failed inspections over the years, with some improvements in pest management but persistent challenges related to heating and various maintenance issues that continue to affect resident quality of life.