922 Elsmere Place, Bronx, NY 10460

The 15-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 922 Elsmere Place in West Farms, owned by Elsmere Associates LLC and constructed in 1915, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. The property has been plagued by recurring problems with water leaks, heating systems, and ceiling maintenance. Between February and May 2025, there were multiple reports of water leaks (including heavy flow conditions), inadequate heat and hot water, and ceiling paint/plaster issues.

Notably, the building has documented violations related to heating systems, plumbing, and electrical systems, with some violations showing as emergency status. Apartment 12 had specific violations in late 2024 regarding bathroom door issues, intercom problems, and hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees. Apartment 53 showed multiple violations including pest infestation, peeling paint, water leaks affecting ceilings, and safety concerns regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building's maintenance record also reveals concerning patterns regarding access for inspections, with multiple HPD attempts to inspect apartments being unsuccessful. More broadly, there are active ECB violations regarding failure to comply with previous orders from 2018, with penalties totaling $2,800. While the bedbug reports show no infestations in recent years, 2025 inspections have identified rat activity in the building, marking a departure from the generally successful rodent control history documented between 2017 and 2019. The property has undergone various permitted work in the past, including plumbing and electrical work in 2018, though some work was noted as being conducted without proper permits in violation notices.