23 Arden Street, Manhattan, NY 10040

The 5-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement at 23 Arden Street in Inwood, owned by Stephen Chi and constructed in 1914, has experienced ongoing pest management challenges in recent years, particularly regarding rodent and insect infestations. Most notably, in 2025, a rodent complaint was reported in May (though the DOHMH could not access the site), and subsequent rodent inspections in July confirmed rat activity. Previous complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests were recorded throughout 2024-2025, with violations previously issued for pest infestations.

Two specific apartments, 2A and 4A, show multiple housing maintenance code violations related to infestations, with 2A currently having open violations for both mice and roach infestations as of 2024. The building has also faced various maintenance issues requiring attention, including electrical problems (defective outlets, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors), door/window repairs, and a water leak affecting the kitchen ceiling in Apartment 2A. Multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025 revealed several violations requiring remediation, though some older violations had been closed following certification of repairs.

Historical records from 2018-2020 show routine inspections where inspectors often reported being unable to gain access, or finding no violations at the time of inspection. While the building has a bedbug reporting history from 2020-2024, all reports indicate zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, suggesting successful management of this particular pest issue. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections since 2021, with most recent inspections showing passed results, though the July 2025 inspection indicating rat activity marks a significant recent concern.