854 West 180th Street, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 48-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 854 West 180th Street in Washington Heights, owned by Michael Aryeh, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is currently an open emergency water leak complaint from May 2025, representing the most pressing current maintenance issue. The building has shown recurring problems with rodent infestation, with recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 confirming rat activity, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past five years. Multiple complaints between 2024 and 2025 indicate continuing issues with building systems and conditions, including an emergency heat/hot water complaint from December 2024, door/window issues, and unsanitary conditions related to mold and pests in various apartments.

The property has a history of violations and maintenance challenges, including multiple open and closed violations related to unauthorized alterations, plumbing issues, and building systems. In 2024, violations were recorded for unauthorized acoustic ceiling installations in basement apartment B1, which remains an open violation as of July 2025. There were also multiple violations in 2019 related to failure to comply with hazardous conditions, though many were subsequently dismissed. The building's infrastructure has been the subject of various emergency complaints including plumbing issues, heating systems, and general building maintenance.

Notably, the building has passed several initial rodent inspections since 2018, though recent follow-up inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate persistent rodent activity. While many maintenance issues have been addressed through repairs and inspections, the recurring nature of certain problems suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and management. In terms of regulatory compliance, the building has multiple active DOB violations as of mid-2023 related to failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for 2019 and 2020. The property's bedbug reporting history over the past five years shows zero reported infestations, and while the building has undergone various repairs and maintenance work as evidenced by multiple issued permits, including plumbing and electrical work, the frequency of maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and resident conditions.