457 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The five-story, 47-unit New Law Tenement at 457 East 187th Street in Belmont, built in 1926 and currently owned by Heng Ly, has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues throughout 2025. Between February and June 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to inadequate heat and hot water service affecting the entire building, though some complaints were resolved upon inspection or verified correction.

The building has open violations as of December 2024 in apartments 3D and 4E, including issues with water leaks, window mechanisms, and smoke detection systems. Structural concerns were raised in late 2023 and early 2024 regarding building stability, and two active Environmental Control Board violations pertain to exterior maintenance issues, including a small vertical crack under a window in apartment 1D and problems with the masonry facade noted in December 2023. The building has undergone consistent rodent inspections between 2020 and 2025, with most inspections passing, though there was one failure noted in September 2022.

Bedbug reports show minimal activity, with only one infested unit recorded in 2021-2022, and no further occurrences in subsequent years. Various maintenance issues have been reported and addressed over the years, including problems with lighting, flooring, electrical systems, and appliances, though these were generally resolved through inspection and correction. The most recent service requests in 2025 demonstrate an ongoing pattern of heating system issues, suggesting that while some problems are addressed, similar complaints continue to arise.