712 West 180th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 5-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building at 712 West 180th Street in Washington Heights, owned by 712 W 180 Realty LLC and built in 1909, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2024, there were emergency complaints regarding both heating/hot water problems affecting the entire building and no lighting, with HPD unable to gain access for proper inspection in both cases. The building has a documented pattern of plumbing and maintenance issues, with violations issued in August and September 2024 related to bathtub/shower problems and wall conditions, along with reports of mold that were inspected in September 2024.

Apartment 42 has had multiple documented violations, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), plumbing issues, and needs for wall repainting, while Apartment 51 has required various repairs including electrical outlet fixes and wall painting. The building's maintenance history shows persistent infrastructure and service problems, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests between July and October 2024, covering issues from electrical problems to unsanitary conditions. The property has faced challenges with access for inspections, as seen in several complaints where HPD was unable to gain entry to investigate reported problems.

Historical records show past concerns about unauthorized work (2019), illegal conversions, and multiple permit-related issues, though many of these complaints resulted in no violations being found upon inspection. The building's bedbug and rodent inspection records suggest variable conditions, with some inspections showing rat activity (October 2024) and historical rodent control challenges. While permits for various maintenance and improvement works have been regularly issued between 2019 and 2023, the frequency and pattern of service requests indicate ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.