590 East 166th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The 5-story, 61-unit New Law Tenement building at 590 East 166th Street in Longwood, built in 1926 and currently owned by Josue Ayala, has experienced several persistent maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in late 2024, there were multiple complaints related to pest infestations, including four separate pest-related complaints in November 2024, and the building has shown recurring issues with unsanitary conditions. The property has a documented history of water-related problems, with violations noted in 2023-2024 regarding leaks in multiple apartments (3F, 2B), and a significant water leak incident in September 2023.

Apartment 3F has recently been cited for multiple violations, including pest infestations, mold, and maintenance issues that require correction under the Housing Maintenance Code. The building has faced challenges with safety compliance as well, including violations in 2024 related to smoke and carbon monoxide detector maintenance in Apartment 4B. There are also several active Department of Buildings violations regarding failure to submit required inspections and reports, particularly concerning external low-pressure inspections and energy efficiency reporting.

The property has documented rodent activity in recent years, with inspections in 2022 indicating the presence of rats. Additionally, there was a significant construction-related issue in 2019-2021 involving work done without proper permits, leading to multiple Environmental Control Board violations totaling $87,500. The building's bedbug reporting has shown varying infestation levels, with the most recent report from July 2024 indicating 6 affected units, though no eradication efforts were recorded. Despite these numerous complaints and violations, many of the more recent service requests (2023-2024) have been closed without violations being found or with the property owners being given time to address the issues, which is standard under housing regulations.