506 West 213th Street, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 25-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 506 West 213th Street in Inwood, built in 1927 and currently owned by Behrooz Farhadian, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed by tenants between November 2024 and continuing into 2025, suggesting persistent building-wide heating system deficiencies. Additionally, there have been recurring water-related issues, including heavy flow leaks in September 2024 and damp spot problems documented in July 2024, with specific violations issued for water leaks and other maintenance issues in apartment 4B.

The building has also faced various safety and maintenance challenges documented through Housing Maintenance Code violations, including a Class C violation from 2022 regarding scalding hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees in unit 4A. Recent inspections and complaints indicate ongoing concerns with the building's infrastructure and maintenance response times. Multiple tenant safety inspections were conducted between late 2024 and early 2025, with several inspections showing compliance but also noting various maintenance issues.

The property has passed recent rodent inspections as of March 2025, though there were documented rodent activity issues in 2023. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status for the past five reporting periods from 2020 to 2024, the frequency and pattern of heating system failures, water leaks, and other maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and infrastructure reliability. The building's history also includes various condominium and repair issues, with several violations being addressed through certified corrections, particularly in apartment 4B regarding water leaks, plaster repairs, and kitchen plumbing issues.