381 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

The 26-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 381 East 160th Street in Melrose, built in 1914 and owned by Josh Spitzer, has experienced numerous maintenance issues and violations over recent months. Between March and June 2025, multiple service requests were filed, including concerning plumbing problems (with violations issued), paint/plaster issues, appliance concerns, and flooring problems.

Notably, there have been recurring issues with water leaks, heating systems, and rodent activity. The building also generated multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations between late 2024 and early 2025, including inadequate heating, plumbing problems, and broken doors. A building shaking/structural stability complaint was filed and inspected in late June 2025, resulting in an Oath violation.

While there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, the building has had persistent rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple bait applications and rat activity findings in inspections between 2024 and 2025. Recent complaints regarding walls, flooring, and electrical systems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though some issues have been resolved through HPD inspections. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no evidence of infestations since at least 2020.