569 West 191st Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

The 30-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 569 West 191st Street in Washington Heights, built in 1923, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past year, with over 40 complaints documented through 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints. Most recently, in October 2024, the building had multiple complaints involving doors/windows, plumbing issues (including faucets and sinks), and an appliance-related problem, with one door-related complaint resulting in violations. A significant cluster of maintenance issues was documented in June 2024, including plumbing, door/window problems, and flooring/stairs concerns that resulted in violations.

In November 2024, multiple violations were issued for Apartment 45, including problems with electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, and safety devices, though all violations were subsequently certified as closed by December 10, 2024. The building has also experienced rodent control challenges, with two failed inspections in 2022, though recent inspections in 2023, 2024 (December), and 2025 (April) have passed. The property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods from 2018 to 2024, with only one reported case in 2018 that was subsequently eradicated. The building's maintenance history shows regular interaction with HPD, though many complaints result in no violations being found upon inspection.

Recent issues have predominantly involved doors/windows, plumbing systems, and electrical systems. Of particular note is a 2024 violation regarding an encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes due to an A/C unit on the second floor. The property appears to have corrected most recent violations, with certified closure dates indicating compliance with housing maintenance code requirements. Regular inspections and rodent bait applications between 2021 and 2025 suggest ongoing monitoring of pest issues, with improved performance in recent years.