805 Fairmount Place, Bronx, NY 10460

The 35-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 805 Fairmount Place in Tremont, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Sam Klein, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past year and a half. Most notably, there are persistent sanitation concerns, including multiple reports of pests (with three complaints between April and July 2025 alone), rodent activity (with inspections showing rat activity through 2025), and mold issues. The building has also faced significant plumbing challenges, with multiple toilet and sink complaints in 2025, including an emergency plumbing issue involving a steam pipe/riser.

Recent inspections have revealed structural concerns, including an active violation regarding the exterior brick facade with cracks on the west wall (ECB violation number 39120681Y, issued August 2024, with a fine of $12,500) and violations related to the building's energy efficiency reporting. The property has documented several infrastructure and maintenance issues requiring attention, including problems with doors and windows, flooring concerns, and heating/hot water systems. A review of the bedbug reporting history shows no infestations between 2019 and 2025, which is a positive aspect of the building's maintenance record.

The building has also received various Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with lighting fixtures in public areas, door hardware, and water heater access in specific apartments. While some individual complaints have been resolved, as indicated by "resolved" statuses, the frequency and nature of the complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges affecting resident comfort. The building's record also shows attempts at addressing these issues through various means, including bait application for rodent control and inspections by multiple agencies, though access issues have occasionally hindered inspections.