199 Audubon Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 21-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement located at 199 Audubon Avenue in Washington Heights, built in 1912 and currently owned by Warren Friedman, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. As of June 2025, there are several open complaints including issues with door/window conditions and mailbox problems, along with a recent emergency plumbing/water supply issue reported in June 2025. Between March and April 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding building-wide electrical problems (no lighting), various door/window issues, a lack of heat/hot water, and mold concerns.

The building at apartment 51 on the 5th floor has multiple open violations from October 2024, including problems with roof leaks, defective vinyl floor tiles, plaster surfaces, and reports of pest infestations. Notably, the building failed to maintain its fire safety systems in 2022, resulting in a $1,250 penalty for removing fire stopping from the ceiling in an occupied building. The property has a history of rodent-related issues, with the most recent inspections in 2025 confirming rat activity.

While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in recent years (2022-2024), and inspection records show some compliance with rodent control protocols, the building continues to face significant maintenance challenges. The Department of Buildings records show a failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection report as of September 2024. Previous violations between 2018-2022 indicate a pattern of non-compliance with various housing maintenance codes, particularly regarding occupancy matters, though many of these violations were eventually resolved. The building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that may impact resident comfort and safety, with multiple open complaints as of mid-2025 requiring attention.