529 West 179th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building at 529 West 179th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Ramses Capellan, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particular emphasis on heat and hot water problems. Most notably, in late 2024 and early 2025, multiple 311 service requests were filed regarding heat and hot water issues, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, with at least one violation issued in December 2024 regarding inadequate hot water in Apartment 3B.

The building has also faced similar heat/hot water complaints in 2022, indicating a persistent infrastructure challenge. Additional maintenance concerns were documented in late 2024, including violations for inadequate carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and electrical issues in Apartment 3B, as well as hot water supply problems in Apartment 3D.

The building experienced mold and wall condition complaints in October 2023, though no violations were issued in that case. On a positive note, the building has maintained a generally good track record in terms of pest control, with no documented bedbug infestations in the last three reporting periods (2021-2024), and successful eradication of incidents in previous years. Regular rodent inspections from 2016 to 2024 show consistent passing results, with only one failed inspection in 2017 and one in 2016 for "Other Reasons." While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, particularly regarding the heating system, it has also demonstrated some stability in pest management and rodent control, with recent inspections passing typically indicating compliance with health standards.