465 East 167th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, 23-unit New Law tenement at 465 East 167th Street in Morrisania, owned by David Tennenbaum and built in 1905, has experienced several persistent maintenance issues over recent years, particularly focusing on plumbing and water-related problems. Most notably, in 2025 alone, there were multiple plumbing-related complaints including issues with toilets and bathtubs/showers, which resulted in HPD violations. The building has also faced recurring water-related problems, with a heavy flow water leak reported in March 2025, and multiple plumbing complaints in 2024 including a significant water leak and related violations issued in November 2024.

Other notable issues include a November 2024 emergency safety complaint regarding the fire escape, and various maintenance matters such as paint/plaster work required on walls and ceilings, door/window repairs, and pest control needs. The building has documented violations indicating more serious concerns, including an active Environmental Control Board violation from 2024 alleging the illegal conversion of a basement unit (ST2) with full bathroom and kitchen facilities, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. Building inspection records show a pattern of maintenance challenges in multiple units, particularly in basement apartment ST2, where violations were issued in late 2024 regarding water leaks, mold, and pest infestations.

Historical data shows this property has faced similar issues over the years, including complaints about illegal conversions in 2020 and 2022, though these were ultimately found to be unsubstantiated or insufficiently documented. The building's history also includes periods of rodent activity between 2015 and 2018, though more recent inspections appear to show compliance with rodent control measures. While the property has maintained a bedbug-free record according to recent annual filings, the ongoing plumbing and maintenance issues suggest persistent challenges with building upkeep.