936 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

At 936 Rev James Polite Ave, a 6-story, 47-unit New Law Tenement built in 1925 and currently owned by Dov Rakower, there have been several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2024, emergency violations were issued regarding the building's facade conditions, including severe cracks and bulging bricks at roof level, broken glass panes at multiple stories, and cracked masonry window sills, for which the Department of Buildings has required the installation of a sidewalk shed.

Between January and April 2025, multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections were conducted in response to various complaints, including issues with cabinets, mold, walls, ceilings, and appliances, though no violations were found. The building experienced significant maintenance issues in late 2024, particularly in Apartment 2B, which had multiple violations including pest infestations (mice and roaches), water leaks, and problems with the refrigerator, carbon monoxide detector, and bathroom ceiling mold - all of which have since been certified as corrected. The property has a history of facade maintenance issues, with multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations regarding building exterior conditions and occupancy compliance between 2018 and 2024.

Recent complaints have focused on various maintenance issues, including problems with heat/hot water and plumbing systems in late 2024, though inspectors were unable to complete inspections for some complaints. The building has consistently passed bedbug inspections since 2020, with no reported infestations, though there were recurring rodent issues evident in 2017-2019, with the most recent rodent inspection in 2021 passing. While some recent HPD complaints have been resolved with no violations found, the building's maintenance record shows an ongoing pattern of various repair needs, particularly affecting the building's facade and individual apartment conditions.