272 Sherman Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

At 272 Sherman Avenue, a 6-story, 60-unit New Law Tenement built in 1928 and currently owned by Zahava Mashiah, the building has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, from March to April 2025, there was a cluster of plumbing and sanitation complaints, including multiple reports of water supply issues and unsanitary sewage conditions, some of which were recognized as building-wide problems. The building has faced recurring problems with its elevator system, with multiple complaints recorded between 2019 and 2024 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," including two active ECB violations from 2024 totaling $7,500 in penalties related to the elevator's door restrictor and misalignment issues.

Recent inspections in 2025 revealed continued concerns with safety equipment, including multiple emergency violations for safety-related issues such as carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in June 2025. The property has also struggled with basic maintenance and habitability issues, including failed inspections for heating systems, flooring/stairs, and electrical wiring, with some violations issued for these conditions. The building has undergone significant pest and sanitary challenges, as demonstrated by multiple Housing Maintenance Code Complaints in 2025 regarding pests and mold, and rodent activity has been documented in multiple inspections from 2023 through 2025.

The Department of Buildings records show active violations related to energy efficiency reporting requirements, with multiple instances of failure to file benchmarking reports and display energy efficiency scores between 2023 and 2025. While there have been some successful remediation efforts, as evidenced by the closure of various violations and complaints, many issues, particularly those related to the elevator system and plumbing infrastructure, continue to require attention. The building's bedbug reporting history shows minimal recent activity, with only two infested units reported in 2020, suggesting successful eradication efforts since then.