101 East 179th Street, Bronx, NY 10453

The five-story, 48-unit New Law Tenement at 101 East 179th Street in Mount Hope, currently owned by Shavy Rochlitz, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year. From March to July 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding heating and hot water problems, electrical issues, and plumbing concerns. Of particular note, there have been ongoing heat and hot water violations affecting Apartment 5A, along with concerning conditions in Basement Apartment GRR including rodent activity, water leaks, and multiple plumbing issues.

Recent inspections in June 2025 identified problems with mold, ceiling and wall conditions, although no violations were recorded for these matters. The building has also faced repeated rodent activity as evidenced by multiple compliance inspections between 2024 and 2025, with some inspections showing rat activity. Additionally, there are several open housing maintenance code complaints as of 2025 relating to an electric/gas range, toilet, bathtub/shower, outlet/switch, and lighting issues from March 2025 that require follow-up.

Inspection records from late 2024 indicate multiple violations including a locked boiler room access issue, heating system problems, and a free-standing radiator nuisance in the second-story hallway. The building has a history of maintenance challenges, as shown by various Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024-2025 focusing on heat, hot water, and general maintenance requirements. While the building has undergone some repairs and addressed certain violations, including self-closing door repairs in Apartment 5A, many issues remain outstanding or have reoccurred. The property has maintained a pest-free record regarding bedbugs over the past five filing periods (2021-2025), but there have been consistent challenges with rodent activity as evidenced by recent inspections.