518 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The five-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building at 518 East 187th Street in the Belmont neighborhood, owned by Jesus Garcia, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most pressing is an ongoing rodent problem, with the Department of Health initiating follow-up inspections in January 2025 after finding violations.

Between late 2024 and early 2025, the building has documented multiple violations including: an active pest infestation in Apartment 10 (with both mice and roaches reported), inoperable safety equipment including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and water temperature issues in Apartment 8. The building has undergone several rodent inspections throughout 2023-2025, with mixed results including confirmed rat activity and bait application. Additional maintenance concerns have emerged, particularly during late 2024 with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations noted, including issues with doors, windows, flooring, and sanitization.

There are also documented problems with mold, electrical wiring, and peeling paint in various areas including a second-story public hall. While the building's bedbug reports have consistently shown no infestations from 2019-2024, the rodent control efforts suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance. The most recent building permit on record, issued in August 2019, pertains to unspecified work under job number 220711638.