1397 Stebbins Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 24-unit, 4-story New Law Single Room Occupancy building at 1397 Stebbins Avenue in East Morrisania, owned by Alvaro Rodriguez, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water, with emergency complaints recorded in both January and December 2022, and a prior incident in November 2018.

The building has also undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2017 and 2022, achieving passing results most recently in October 2022, though it failed one inspection in October 2019 for unspecified reasons, and was noted for rat activity in November 2017. Recent concerns include two smoking-related complaints in late 2024, which were closed after inspection by the NYC Health Department, and a violation issued in March 2023 regarding the failure to file the required annual bedbug report. The building has maintained an impressive record of no documented bedbug infestations over the past seven reporting periods (2018-2024).

Historical maintenance issues from 2018 included various violations related to mold, unsanitary conditions, and defective fixtures, particularly affecting the second-floor community bathroom, though most of these violations were addressed and closed. The property has also experienced periodic electrical issues, including a power outage in July 2019 where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Two structural stability complaints from 2018 and 2019 were investigated but no violations were found.