515 West 175th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The five-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building at 515 West 175th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Steven Herrera and constructed in 1930, has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2025. Most notably, there are currently open complaints regarding electrical lighting and outlet/switch problems as of May 2025. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water issues in early 2025, with multiple complaints between February and April, though some were resolved after inspections confirmed restoration of service.

Earlier this year, there were violations related to ceiling paint, floor conditions, and unsanitary mold and pest issues, all of which received HPD violations requiring correction. The building's violation history shows several significant maintenance issues from 2023-2024. These include open housing maintenance code violations from 2024 concerning bedbug reporting requirements, specific repairs needed in apartment 3 (including faucet, tile, and wall issues), and concerns about the building's heating system access and maintenance.

The property has also had notable rodent activity, with a rat activity result recorded in December 2023, though a passing inspection in October 2024 suggests recent improvements. The Department of Buildings issued a partial stop work order in April 2025 for work conducted without proper permits, and there is an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2018 regarding improper boiler room storage with a penalty of $3,125. Recent bedbug filings for the building between 2021-2023 show no recorded infestations during the reporting periods, and the most recent rodent inspection from October 2024 passed. While there have been various maintenance issues documented through 311 service requests and housing maintenance code violations, many have been addressed through inspections and repairs, though some current issues remain unresolved as of May 2025, particularly concerning electrical systems and the building's overall maintenance compliance.