512 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

The 6-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building at 512 East 138th Street in Mott Haven, built in 1906 and currently owned by Wilfredo Cuascut, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2024-2025, there were multiple electrical problems including power outages and outlet issues, with a March 2025 complaint still pending HPD inspection. Apartment 4 has particularly notable violations as of December 2024, including electrical outlet issues, pest infestations (both mice and roaches), water leaks, and multiple requirements for paint repairs in various rooms, though some violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were certified as corrected in January 2025.

The building has also faced various infrastructure challenges, with multiple complaints about cooking gas, flooring issues, and pest problems in 2024. While the property has undergone several inspections related to Local Law 188/17 compliance, there have been instances of inspectors being unable to gain access. On a more positive note, bedbug reports for the past three years show no infestations, and recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2022 passed, though there was documented rat activity in 2022. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance issues that occasionally require multiple inspections to resolve, and while many complaints are ultimately found to have no violations, a significant number of violations have been recorded, particularly in apartment 4.

The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows particular concerns about electrical systems, with multiple outlet and power issues, as well as some heating system concerns (boiler complaint in 2022) and cooking gas problems. In addition to the recent violations in apartment 4 - which include electrical, pest, water, and painting issues - the building has contended with various infrastructure challenges including flooring issues and pest problems. The property has undergone several Local Law 188/17 inspections, with mixed results regarding access and violations. While there are documented maintenance issues, it's worth noting that many complaints, once inspected, are found to have no violations or are resolved promptly.