571 West 159th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building at 571 West 159th Street, owned by Shaul Koplowitz and constructed in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most significant recent problems occurring in 2024. Current open violations as of July 2024 primarily affect Apartment 2, including issues with a defective self-closing door, broken floor, damaged plastered surfaces, and missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, as well as reported rodent infestations that were abated in August 2024.

The building has experienced multiple water-related issues, with complaints about slow and heavy leaks documented in 2022, 2023, and most recently in April 2024, though some inspections did not warrant violations. Structural and maintenance concerns have been persistent, with documented violations regarding flooring, wall conditions, and mold issues between 2022-2024, along with two notable Building Department violations in 2023 regarding drainage and wall conditions. The property has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections between 2015 and 2024, and no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past seven years.

Previous violations from 2018 indicate electrical system issues that were subsequently resolved, and inspection records show various maintenance concerns being addressed. The building has demonstrated a pattern of periodic maintenance code violations, particularly relating to water damage, mold, and general upkeep of common areas. While many historical violations have been closed, the most recent inspections as of mid-2024 suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and code compliance, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment.