500 Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033

The 56-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 500 Ft Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, owned by Eli Harrar, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most recently, in November 2024, there was a heat and hot water emergency that was quickly resolved. Throughout 2023, multiple complaints were reported regarding unsanitary conditions, particularly pest-related issues, with several HPD inspections conducted.

Notable violations were documented, including problems with floor conditions (April 2023), window frames (July 2023), and ceiling issues (July 2023). The building has faced recurring infrastructure challenges, with multiple heat and hot water complaints recorded, and several Housing Maintenance Code violations currently remain open as of 2025. Of particular concern are active violations from 2023 related to apartment G, including mold issues, pest infestations, and water leak problems.

The building's safety systems have also been under scrutiny, with active Environmental Control Board violations from January 2023 regarding inadequate sprinkler systems and unpermitted plumbing work in the basement. While rodent inspections generally pass, a rat activity report was filed in October 2023. Historical records indicate some improvements, with previous bedbug infestation reports showing zero cases in recent years, though past infestations were documented in 2019. Recent property management has focused on addressing heating issues, as evidenced by multiple HPD interventions for heat-related complaints, though these remain a recurring concern.