1800 Popham Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

1800 Popham Avenue is a 33-unit, 6-story New Law tenement built in 1921 and currently managed by Andrews Plaza Housing Associates in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. The building has experienced recurring appliance-related issues in 2025, particularly with electric/gas ranges, with two violations issued in April 2025 requiring correction. There was a significant heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in March-April 2025, though conditions were reportedly restored before HPD inspections.

Other maintenance concerns in 2025 included mold (with violations issued), cabinet issues, wall conditions, and some door frame problems, though not all complaints resulted in violations. The building has maintained an active record of compliance with bedbug reporting, showing no infestations from 2019 through 2025, and has consistently passed rodent inspections. Recent violations reveal several safety and maintenance concerns, including three critical violations from December 2024 relating to elevator safety, security requirements, and fire escape maintenance.

These include the need for proper elevator mirrors, removal of unauthorized electromagnetic locking devices, and securing a shoe on the fire escape drop ladder. The building's management has been responsive to most issues, as evidenced by timely inspections and some resolutions, though two active DOB violations from 2018 and 2023 regarding elevator defects and energy efficiency display requirements remain open. External inspections from 2024 showed some construction-related concerns with debris netting, resulting in a $2,530 penalty, though this was resolved. The property has undergone regular tenant safety inspections throughout 2025 and has maintained compliance with Local Law 188/17 requirements.