650 West 172nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

The 20-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 650 West 172nd Street, owned by George Huang, has experienced significant maintenance challenges throughout 2025. The property, constructed in 1916, has recent documented issues including multiple water-related complaints (with January 2025 still having an open heavy water leak complaint), heat and hot water system failures affecting the entire building, and various sanitation concerns involving mold and pest infestations. Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 indicated problems in multiple apartments, including water leaks in apartments 2 and 43, and pest infestations in apartments 2, 31, and 54. The building has also faced emergency situations in 2025, particularly regarding fire escape access and door security issues, as well as rodent activity consistently documented between 2023-2025.

Historical records show persistent maintenance. Issues with plumbing, water, pest control, and structural maintenance have been recurring problems, with a noteworthy pattern of heat and hot water system failures throughout 2025. The Department of Buildings has imposed various penalties related to improper occupancy and safety concerns, including a 2024 violation for construction debris blocking the fire escape (with a $625 penalty) and a 2023 violation for failure to file external low-pressure inspections. While there have been multiple building code violations documented since 2019, including illegal conversion concerns and unauthorized construction work, most were resolved through proper channels.

The building's bedbug reports have consistently shown no infestations from 2019 through 2024, though recent rodents-related issues have persisted. Recent service requests from 2025 indicate ongoing challenges, particularly with water systems and structural maintenance. Several complaints about water leaks, heating systems, and unsanitary conditions have required HPD inspection and resolution efforts. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, suggesting persistent challenges with building systems and prompt repairs. The most recent complaints have focused on water-related problems, heating systems, and interior maintenance, with some violations having been officially documented through Housing Maintenance Code inspections.