649 West 184th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The five-story New Law Tenement at 649 West 184th Street, built in 1925 and currently owned by Eleanor Patrick, has been experiencing significant maintenance challenges in recent months. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent problem, with multiple reports and inspections between April and June 2025 confirming rat activity, and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) finding violations that required follow-up inspections. The building is also dealing with serious water-related issues, as indicated by three open HPD complaints from March 2025 regarding slow leaks, damp spots, and mold, along with additional emergency water leak and mold complaints from June 2025.

The property has received several paint and plaster complaints in 2025, with specific issues in Apartment 1A including problems with bathroom ceiling plaster, kitchen sink, and bathroom fixtures, though some of these have been closed following inspections. The building's history includes various compliance issues, including an open B-class violation from September 2024 regarding water leak repairs in Apartment 1A, and several A-class violations requiring the posting of safety notices throughout common areas. In late 2020 through 2021, there were concerns about scaffolding and sidewalk shed conditions, while more recently, issues with garbage/recycling storage were reported and resolved in late 2024.

The property maintains an active record of environmental controls, with regular rat inspections showing consistent rodent activity despite some compliance passes, and records indicate no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven years. The building has had various permit activities in recent years, with most permits issued between 2020 and 2021, though specific details about the nature of these permits are not provided in the records. This summary highlights the urgent and ongoing maintenance issues at this property, particularly regarding water damage, mold, and rodent problems, which have persisted despite multiple complaints and inspections.