728 West 181st Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

728 West 181st Street, a 6-story, 58-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Raul Quiroz, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, 2024 saw a series of plumbing, painting, and flooring complaints, particularly affecting Apartment 48, with multiple violations still listed as open. The building has an active ECB violation relating to an inadequate fire sprinkler system from 2024, though previous violations regarding sprinkler systems from 2019-2020 were resolved.

There have been recurring issues with the elevator service, with multiple violations recorded between 2019-2024, including a 2024 complaint about single device service with no alternate. The property has experienced periodic pest control challenges, with bedbug infestations reported in 2022-2024, though these were subsequently eradicated. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 showed rat activity, though bait was applied in response. The building has also faced compliance challenges, with inspections in 2022-2024 resulting in violations requiring correction, including issues with bathroom mold, defective tiles, and various maintenance deficiencies.

The property has a documented history of both moisture-related and structural issues, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations concerning wall surfaces, flooring, and plumbing fixtures. Recent health-related incidents include a food poisoning complaint from late 2024, though this was determined to be isolated according to health department findings. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with several complaints having required multiple follow-up inspections, often due to accessibility problems preventing initial evaluations. While there have been several violations related to building systems such as elevators and sprinklers, and issues requiring various repairs throughout the building, the property's history shows that many problems have been addressed through official inspection processes, though some remain outstanding as of 2024.