2029 Lafontaine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 21-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 2029 Lafontaine Avenue in Tremont, owned by Colsolato Cicciu, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues throughout its recent history. Most notably, the building has faced recurring water-related problems, with multiple complaints about leaks, including a significant heavy flow leak reported in May 2024 and various slow or damp leaks noted in 2023.

There are also ongoing rodent issues, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 showing a pass, though previous inspections in 2024 showed rat activity. Apartment 4B has been a focus of multiple violations, including water leak problems, mold, and defective fixtures, with several violations issued between 2023-2024 that required certification of correction. Additional concerns have included electrical issues such as lighting problems and defective outlets, various unsanitary conditions including garbage/recycling storage issues, and problems with building infrastructure such as plaster/ceiling conditions.

The building has also undergone inspections for bedbug infestations showing mostly no recent activity, with only two reported cases in 2020-2021, and has maintained a passing record for rodent inspections in 2025. The most recent environmental concern was documented in October 2023 regarding missing support brackets for a window A/C unit on the fourth floor, which resulted in a $250 penalty. Multiple violations from August 2023 related to proper maintenance of ceilings and walls in Apartment 4A were certified as corrected, while some violations in Apartment 4B remain open as of their last inspection date.