2376 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 6-story, 19-unit New Law Tenement building at 2376 Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Rick Herman, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there have been recurring heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints filed for the entire building in February 2023 and January 2024, though some inspections did not gain access to validate conditions. The building has also faced multiple plumbing issues, including bathtub/shower and steam pipe problems, and various problems with windows, including frame defects and broken counterbalances.

A significant concentration of violations has emerged in apartment 4B, including water leaks, ceiling issues, and various repair needs documented between December 2023 and early 2024. The property has shown some concerning maintenance patterns, with multiple violations and complaints about heating systems, plumbing, and general maintenance issues. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, there were reports of rat activity in mid-2022.

The building's bedbug reporting records from 2021 to 2024 show no infestations during the reporting periods. Two access-denied complaints regarding illegal conversion and egress issues were recorded in 2019 and 2023, though these were not substantiated due to the inability of inspectors to gain entry. Recent permits were issued in late 2018 for electrical and plumbing work, suggesting some maintenance response has occurred, but the frequency of recent complaints indicates ongoing maintenance challenges.