123 Wadsworth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 15-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 123 Wadsworth Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by John Apostolos, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with multiple complaints filed through 311 and HPD. Most recently, in January 2025, and in October 2024, tenants reported problems with heat and hot water, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification.

The building underwent significant inspections and repairs in late 2024, particularly in Apartment 3, where multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were identified and subsequently certified as corrected by December 2024. These violations included issues with the refrigerator, kitchen counter, electrical outlets, bathroom tiles, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and window glass. The building has faced several serious compliance issues, including violations of vacate orders in 2024, most notably concerning egress concerns in Apartment 3.

The Department of Buildings issued penalties related to these violations. While there have been numerous maintenance complaints, including emergency plumbing issues in 2020 and concerns about construction lead dust in 2020, the building has consistently passed recent rodent inspections (most recently in October 2024) and has shown no documented cases of bedbug infestations in the past four years. The property has maintained regular certifications and compliance checks, with the most recent inspection in 2024 showing generally satisfactory conditions, though with noted areas requiring attention.