995 East 173rd Street, Bronx, NY 10460

This 5-story, 31-unit New Law Tenement building at 995 East 173rd Street in East Morrisania, owned by Christina Pimentel, has experienced significant recent maintenance issues primarily related to heat and hot water systems. From January to March 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints (eight incidents) regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, though most were promptly addressed within one or two days. The building has also faced more recent concerns, including door/windown issues in March 2025 and ceiling paint/plaster problems, both of which were addressed shortly after being reported.

The property has an extensive history of violations and maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024. Notable issues included a malfunctioning self-closing door at the basement entrance, multiple violations in apartment 2C (including hot water problems and pest infestations), and various violations in apartment 4A (relating to paint conditions, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide devices). The building underwent several rodent inspections between 2019 and 2022, with most results showing failure for "other reasons," though there were also passed inspections and bait application in 2020-2021.

While there have been numerous Department of Buildings violations recorded between 2018 and 2023, including issues with permit compliance and building maintenance, recent bedbug reports from 2021 to 2024 show no infestation cases. The property has maintained active compliance with filing requirements for the past several years, though there were violations for failing to submit boiler inspection reports and the energy efficiency score display, both of which were subsequently resolved or dismissed. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring heating issues, particularly during the winter months, along with various infrastructure and safety concerns that have been addressed, often in response to tenant complaints. Recent months have shown some improvement in resolution times for heating issues, with most complaints being promptly addressed upon verification by HPD inspectors.