4966 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10034

The 42-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 4966 Broadway in Inwood, built in 1920 and currently owned by Jorge Alarcon, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety concerns in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing emergency cooking gas issue as of June 2025, which follows a pattern of multiple cooking gas complaints in March 2025 that were initially reported as building-wide concerns. The building has demonstrated a recurring problem with access during inspections, particularly regarding door and window issues, electrical wiring, and stairs, as evidenced by multiple complaints from March 2025 that inspectors were unable to access to verify.

The property has an established history of rodent activity, with multiple rat inspections between 2022 and 2025 showing consistent rat activity, though bait has been applied in response to these findings. Violations from 2022 highlight significant safety concerns, including problems with fire doors, heating system access, and inadequate heat and hot water supply to specific apartments. Open violations from 2021 and 2018 also indicate issues with building maintenance and safety protocols, including an ongoing problem with building entrance security during power outages and incomplete removal of refuse and construction materials from the rear yard. Despite these challenges, the building has shown compliance with bedbug regulations, with no reported infestations over the past several years.

The Department of Buildings conducted a complaint investigation in March 2022 regarding the Certificate of Occupancy status, which was found to have no violations at the time of inspection. Multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints have been filed through 311 services, particularly noting issues with doors, stairs, and various mechanical systems. While some violations have been resolved and closed, several remain open or were closed due to lack of access for inspection verification. The building has maintained original safety features such as posting procedures for suspected gas leaks and providing emergency contact information for building management, though compliance with various housing maintenance codes has been inconsistent.