800 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The 26-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 800 East 160th Street in Longwood, owned by Baruch Teitelbaum and constructed in 1910, is currently facing multiple pressing maintenance and safety issues as of July 2025. The property has numerous open Housing Maintenance Code complaints filed in June 2025, including concerns about mold, plumbing problems (sink and water supply issues), and various problems with doors and windows. Of particular concern are emergency complaints regarding carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as safety issues with the building's second means of egress.

The building has also experienced recurring pest problems, evidenced by multiple unsanitary condition complaints involving mice, roaches, and the presence of mold. The building's violation history shows significant structural and safety concerns, including an active ECB violation regarding compromised secondary means of egress and unauthorized construction of a brick masonry extension that was built without proper permits. These issues were noted during a September 2024 inspection, which also revealed concerns about the building's exterior facade and the need for engineering review due to suspected falling stucco.

Separate ongoing violations relate to the building's failure to file required external low-pressure inspection documentation for multiple years between 2023 and 2024. Recent maintenance activity suggests persistent rodent problems, with multiple rodent inspections between 2022 and 2024 indicating rat activity and the need for bait application. While the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations in recent years (2019-2024), the current open violations and complaints point to significant ongoing maintenance challenges.