265 East 176th Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The five-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement at 265 East 176th Street in the Mount Hope neighborhood, built in 1928 and currently owned by Jack Ndreu, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, multiple violations were documented, including problems with flooring/stairs, doors/windows, smoke detectors, electrical systems, and plumbing, with specific violations issued for flooring issues and steam pipe/riser problems. The building has also been cited for serious safety concerns, including a December 2024 violation for hot water exceeding 140 degrees Fahrenheit in apartment A4, missing smoke detectors throughout A4, and carbon monoxide detector issues.

Additional ongoing concerns include multiple active violations related to failed external low pressure inspections between 2018-2023, and a December 2023 inspection revealed potentially unauthorized conversions in apartment D2 on the fourth floor, which was marked as being converted and occupied as four SROs with key locking devices at room entry doors, leading to significant violations. Recent maintenance history shows a pattern of both urgent and non-urgent issues, with the building showing rodent activity in early 2024, though inspections since then have passed or resulted in bait application. The property has generally maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs in recent years, with no reported units affected between 2019 and 2023.

Various inspections throughout 2025 and 2024 revealed multiple violations requiring attention, particularly focusing on electrical systems, plumbing, and general maintenance. While some complaints were found not to violate housing laws, several resulted in issued violations, particularly those related to flooring, plumbing, and door issues in recent months. The building's management has faced scrutiny for failure to address various maintenance requirements promptly, as evidenced by the active violations and multiple service requests.