2382 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 2382 Webster Avenue in Fordham, owned by Ibsam Martinez, has experienced numerous maintenance issues between 2022 and 2025. Most recently, in summer 2025, there were multiple reports of mold (emergency), water leaks (open), and ceiling paint/plaster issues (immediate emergency). The building has a troubling pattern of plumbing and heat/hot water problems, with six related complaints between February and March 2025, some requiring HPD inspections and resulting in violations.

There are also multiple open violations from 2024, including issues with hot water during an inspection in apartment 1B, broken window hardware, and problems in apartment 3A involving water leaks and plaster surface damage. The property has faced structural and safety concerns, with recurring complaints about building shaking/vibrating between 2023 and 2025, though inspectors were often unable to gain access. There are two active ECB violations from 2024-2022 regarding exterior maintenance (stucco finish) and a fire escape obstruction, with penalties totaling $7,500.

The building's heating system has been problematic, with multiple heat/hot water complaints, including during winter 2025. While all bedbug reports from 2019-2024 show no infestation, and rodent inspections have passed recently, the frequency and nature of plumbing, heating, and structural complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. Multiple HPD inspections in 2025 have shown both responsive action (with some problems being resolved or corrected) and instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to apartments for needed inspections.