104 West 174th Street, Bronx, NY 10453

The 5-story, 20-unit New Law tenement building at 104 West 174th Street in Morris Heights, owned by Alvaro Rodriguez, has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most concerning were two electrical incidents in November 2024 involving power outages and loss of lighting, though these were investigated and closed by HPD. March 2024 was particularly active, with complaints and inspections revealing issues including mold, pests, various maintenance problems (flooring, windows, walls), and a door/window violation that resulted in housing maintenance code violations.

The building has also addressed structural maintenance issues, with November 2024 violations issued for defective marble steps in the vestibule stairs at the 1st story public hall, though these were certified as corrected. The building has undergone multiple inspections and corrections of various issues throughout 2023-2024, including electrical work, cleaning of stairs and landings, and repairs to fire retardant materials in the public hall. Notably, there was a significant issue in July 2024 regarding an unlawful use as a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) in apartment 2D, which was corrected.

The building's infrastructure has undergone some scrutiny, with a complaint about illegal conversion investigated in 2019, though access was not granted to inspectors. However, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years, and recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed, suggesting improvements in pest control measures since earlier failures in 2019. The building's recent history shows active maintenance and response to violations, with most issues being addressed and closed promptly through official channels.