811 Crotona Park North, Bronx, NY 10460

The 22-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 811 Crotona Park North, owned by John Catalic, has experienced notable maintenance challenges since 2023. Most recently, in May 2025, the building received multiple housing code violations including unsanitary conditions related to pests, and issues with wall paint/plaster, which were inspected and resulted in violations. There are ongoing concerns with water leaks, with heavy flow water leak complaints being reported and only partially inspected in 2024 and 2025.

The building has a history of pest-related issues, with multiple complaints filed in 2024 and 2025, though some inspection attempts were hindered by lack of access. Significant structural and safety violations have been recorded, particularly in 2022, including an incident of a collapsed concrete ceiling affecting multiple apartments and concerns over the building's structural stability that required monitoring. Violations issued in 2022 remain active as of 2025, including issues with the boiler system and failure to comply with engineer inspection requirements.

The building has faced multiple challenges with achieving access for required inspections, as evidenced by numerous "Unable to Gain Access" outcomes in inspection records between 2023 and 2024. While recent rodent inspections in 2025 passed, there were earlier concerns recorded in 2014. Notably, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years from 2020 to 2025, and recent environmental monitoring appears to show some stabilization in pest management, though this remains an ongoing concern. The building's various open violations, including safety system deficiencies (such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors) and plumbing issues, suggest persistent maintenance challenges requiring continued monitoring.