573 Isham Street, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 31-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 573 Isham Street in Inwood, constructed in 1921 and currently owned by Aidan Zucker, has experienced significant recurring maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints throughout 2025, with the most recent being an open emergency complaint from June 2025. The building has also faced electrical issues, as evidenced by an open emergency wiring complaint from June 2025, and persistent plumbing problems including water supply issues.

Housing Maintenance Code violations reveal ongoing problems, particularly in Apartment 2, which has open violations for rodent infestations (mice and roaches), while Apartment 22 has an open violation related to defective plaster surfaces in the bathroom. The building has experienced recurring rodent activity, with multiple baiting operations conducted between 2024 and 2025 and observations of rat activity noted during compliance inspections. The property has a concerning history of both fire safety and water management issues, including an active violation from April 2023 regarding a basement fire that caused minor damage and an active violation related to an unfiled external low pressure inspection. During 2024, various repairs were documented, including water leak remediation in Apartment 52 and multiple door/window issues.

The building has demonstrated consistent challenges with maintaining basic services, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints indicating systems not functioning properly, though some complaints have been closed after systems were reportedly restored. While recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 indicate no infestations during the reporting periods, the building's overall maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure and pest management. The property has also faced administrative challenges, as indicated by numerous active violations for failure to file required energy benchmarking reports and energy efficiency documentation between 2019 and 2023, though some may be related to system updates or changes in reporting requirements. Recent inspections and service requests suggest that while some issues are being addressed, the building continues to experience recurring maintenance problems that affect resident comfort and safety, particularly regarding heating systems, plumbing infrastructure, and electrical systems.