718 West 171st Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 22-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 718 West 171st Street in Washington Heights, owned by Michael Aryeh and constructed in 1916, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns involve recurring rodent problems, with multiple DOHMH reports of rat sightings in 2025 and 2023 showing persistent infestations.

The building has also faced serious heat and hot water issues, with emergency complaints filed in October and November 2023 regarding lack of building-wide service, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Additionally, there are notable plumbing concerns documented in September 2023, including issues with bathtubs/showers, toilets, and sinks, though these did not result in violations. The property has documented structural concerns, with the Department of Buildings issuing violations in 2022 regarding stone railing post issues on the 5th floor, and failures to submit required engineer reports.

More recently, the building has two active violations as of June 2023 for failing to file external low pressure inspection records for 2019 and 2020. Apartment 41 has reported ongoing mold issues from early 2023, specifically in the bathroom and hallway closet areas, though some other maintenance problems - including pest complaints in 2022 and repairs needed in apartment 23 - appear to have been resolved through inspections that found no violations. On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero reported bedbug infestations in its annual filings since 2019, and recent rodent control measures have included bait applications in 2025, suggesting active management of the pest problems.