1652 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The two-unit, two-story New Law Tenement located at 1652 Grand Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Hersh Fried, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there has been a persistent problem with mold, with multiple complaints filed between September and November 2023 that resulted in at least one violation being issued.

The building has also faced water-related issues, with two separate heavy flow water leak complaints filed in September 2023, one of which resulted in violations. A concerning pattern emerged in late 2023, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold, and a heat/hot water issue in November 2023 for which inspectors were unable to gain apartment access. More recent issues include a smoking complaint in July 2024 and indoor air quality concerns related to construction dust in January 2024, though no violations were ultimately issued for these incidents.

The building's window frames have been subject to inspection in November 2023, and while some inspection results showed no violations, several emergency complaints have been filed and subsequently closed between September 2023 and early 2024. It's worth noting that the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with multiple annual filings from 2023 through 2025 showing zero infested units, eradicated units, or re-infestations. All four bedbug reports submitted between 2023 and 2025 indicate the building has experienced no pest-related issues during these periods.