2239 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement at 2239 Bathgate Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood, currently owned by Aiesha Fye, has a mixed compliance history spanning several years. The building, constructed in 1901, experienced multiple housing maintenance code violations from 2018 through 2024, notably including three annual bedbug report violations (2022-2024) and significant occupancy-related issues in 2018 when illegal Single Room Occupancy (SRO) conversions were documented across all floors, resulting in penalties totaling $1,280. Recent inspections show ongoing rodent management challenges, with multiple "Rat Activity" findings between 2023 and 2025, though recent inspections have passed.

The building has also faced safety concerns, with a fire escape inspection request in 2021 that could not be accessed for verification. Multiple 311 complaints regarding mailbox issues were recorded in 2021, with varying resolutions, including one case where conditions were verified as corrected. While the most recent bedbug reports (2024-2025) show no infestations, both recent rodent inspections (2025) reflect continuing pest management efforts.

The property has undergone various inspections and violation investigations, with the most serious being the 2018 findings regarding illegal conversions that suggested unauthorized occupancy increases. Although many of these violations have been closed through compliance or payment of penalties, the building's recent history shows ongoing challenges with rodent control and periodic maintenance issues. The most recent housing maintenance violations in 2024 indicate improved compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations recorded in the past two years. The building's current rodent control measures appear to be more structured, with recent inspections passing compared to earlier frequent failures.