159 West Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

159 West Tremont Avenue is a 5-story, 26-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Kenneth Yustman. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably concerning its facade; in August 2023, violations were issued for disrepair, with masonry bricks reportedly displacing into the public sidewalk from the third floor, resulting in a $6,250 penalty. The building underwent structural monitoring in late 2023 and 2024 due to concerns about vibration and stability, though no violations were ultimately warranted for these complaints. There have been recurring issues with heat and hot water throughout the building, with emergency complaints recorded in November 2019 and February 2023, though both were resolved promptly.

The property has also faced various health and maintenance challenges, particularly related to food safety and sanitation. Multiple Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) complaints were filed in mid-2024 regarding food safety issues in the building's food establishment, including incidents of food poisoning and spoiled food, though most were deemed isolated incidents. The NYC Health Department conducted inspections and found no significant ongoing violations that warranted further action. Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections in March 2023 addressed multiple complaints regarding pests, mold, wall conditions, and an appliance issue, but no violations were found.

Recent rodent inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025 have all passed, though earlier inspections between 2016-2018 indicated instances of rat activity. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 through 2024 shows consistent zero infestation claims, with no units requiring eradication or experiencing re-infestation. Despite these challenges, the building has generally maintained compliance with regulatory requirements, with most complaints resulting in prompt resolution and no recurrent violations. The property's recent rodent inspection results indicate improved pest management, and the absence of bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods suggests effective pest control measures.