108 Ellwood Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

The 5-story, 25-unit New Law Tenement building at 108 Ellwood Street in Inwood, owned by Jay Silver and constructed in 1916, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, particularly throughout 2025. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with water leaks, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints from February to May 2025, including both slow leaks and a heavy flow incident. The building also faced significant heat and hot water issues in March 2025, when complaints from multiple units were filed.

Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 reveal serious concerns in Apartment 2, including water leak problems in the bathroom and kitchen, mold issues, and an infestation of roaches, though records indicate these violations were certified as corrected between January and February 2025. The building's systems have been under scrutiny, with several emergency plumbing issues reported in June 2025, including problems with toilets, sinks, and radiators, along with the ongoing water leak concerns. Past records show a history of structural and environmental challenges, including complaints about building shaking/vibration in mid-2022, though these inspections did not reveal any violations.

While rodent activity has been documented in inspection reports between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent inspections in March 2025 passing and applying bait, the building has maintained a relatively low bedbug infestation record, with no reported cases since 2022. The property has undergone several inspections and received various code violations over the years, suggesting ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. Recent months have shown particular difficulty with water-related issues, though many of the 2025 complaints have been addressed through HPD inspections and subsequent actions.