1758 Eastburn Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 46-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 1758 Eastburn Avenue in Mount Hope, managed by Joseph Friedman, has experienced several significant and concerning issues in recent years. The most pressing current concern involves an open complaint from March 2025 regarding a refrigerator issue, which remains unresolved as of this report date. Between 2023 and 2025, the building has faced recurring maintenance challenges, including multiple instances of rat activity (most recently documented in February 2025 and October 2024), and issues with heating and hot water systems.

Notably, structural concerns emerged in late 2023 when the building experienced vibrations, leading to two separate complaints about structural stability around September-October 2023, and a subsequent emergency order in October 2023 regarding slope stabilization and a retaining wall collapse. The building has also been cited for multiple safety equipment deficiencies, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in mid-2024, though most safety-related complaints have been resolved through inspections. The property has a documented history of electrical and plumbing issues, as evidenced by various Housing Maintenance Code violations and complaints.

These include problems with floors, walls, and appliances, particularly a pattern of refrigerator-related issues as seen in multiple 2024 complaints. In addition, there have been violations related to fire safety equipment, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2024, and various maintenance concerns documented through 311 service requests. While the building has shown some responsiveness to violations, as indicated by multiple "Closed" statuses, there are several recent open issues, particularly regarding the retaining wall collapse and the refrigerator problem. The management has faced scrutiny over its handling of certain violations, with environmental control board violations issued in 2021 related to failure to comply with previous orders, though these were ultimately resolved with no penalties.