1938 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The five-story New Law Single Room Occupancy building at 1938 Webster Avenue in Tremont, owned by Israel Rabinowitz and constructed in 1907, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, from late 2024 through 2025, there have been multiple heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, with emergency complaints recorded in January, February, and September 2025. The building has also faced recurring unsanitary conditions, including recent violations related to garbage/recycling storage and pest infestations in April 2025, for which violations were issued.

Water supply problems have been a recurring theme, with multiple complaints and violations documented through 2025. Inspection records show specific unit violations for inadequate hot water supply in apartments 4FL and 109, though some violations appear to have been resolved. The property has a documented history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections indicating rat presence between 2021 and 2025, though bait applications have been implemented as a remediation measure.

Structural and safety issues have been noted over the years, including concerns about the building's facade, with violations issued for cracked chimney and facade issues in 2022, and various electrical safety concerns documented in 2019. The building's management has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, showing zero infestation incidents reported in the last five filings between 2021 and 2024. Recent inspection records from 2024-2025 show ongoing monitoring and compliance checkups, though the frequency and nature of violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges requiring attention.