66 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 6-story, 45-unit New Law Tenement at 66 Fort Washington Avenue, owned by Darin Goldstein, was constructed in 1920 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in February 2025, multiple service complaints were filed regarding electrical lighting problems, plumbing issues (including bathtubs/showers and water supply), wall conditions, and flooring concerns, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for most of these complaints. An elevator maintenance complaint filed in January 2025 remains open as of the latest data. The building underwent structural monitoring in late 2023, following complaints of building shaking and stability concerns, with inspections confirming these issues. Apartment 52 has multiple open violations from 2024, including problems with water leakage, defective floors, and missing safety devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building has a documented history of elevator issues, with several complaints about single-device operation and no alternate service between 2020 and 2022. The property has shown consistent effort in pest management, with rodent inspections passing regularly since 2021, though there were some past infestation cases reported in 2018-2019. Bedbug reports from 2020-2024 indicate minimal to no infestations during these periods. The building's maintenance record also shows attention to fire safety, with a violation regarding defective fire escape treads in 2024 that was subsequently resolved. Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 highlighted disrepair conditions in apartment #65, including cracks and problematic flooring.

While the building has had various maintenance issues over the years, including plumbing, electrical, and structural concerns, records show that many historical violations have been resolved through proper channels, though some recent complaints remain active as of 2025. The property has passed multiple rodent inspections in 2022-2025, though a failed inspection in 2020 suggests occasional pest management challenges. The building has demonstrated compliance with basic maintenance requirements through regular inspections, though recent complaints indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. Historical data shows a pattern of elevator system issues from 2020-2022, structural concerns monitored in 2023-2024, and various unit-specific issues in apartment 52 requiring attention. The property has maintained pest control standards with regular rodent inspections passing since 2021, though occasional issues with other pests have been documented in the past.