652 West 160th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The six-story, 30-unit New Law Tenement building at 652 West 160th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Haydee Santana and constructed in 1918, has experienced recurring issues with pest infestations in recent years. From June 2024 through August 2024, there were seven documented complaints about pest-related unsanitary conditions, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) found no violations in most cases. In 2023, significant maintenance issues emerged in apartment 6B, including both a mouse infestation and multiple building code violations related to door safety and marble saddle condition.

The building has also experienced various plumbing and water-related problems, with violations issued in 2022 for water leaks and damp spots. More positive indicators include successful rodent inspections every year from 2018-2025, suggesting effective pest control measures. Recent violations of concern include a 2024 citation for a non-self-closing fire door at the south public hall entrance, though this was subsequently certified as corrected.

The building has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, with relatively low infestation rates reported in recent years, though one unit was listed as infested in 2024. Other documented issues include elevator service concerns in 2022 and 2024, though investigations could not locate the address. The property has a consistent history of passing rodent inspections annually, and while there have been various repair violations noted in multiple apartments (including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and plumbing fixtures), most have been promptly addressed and closed out by the city.