582 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The four-story, 10-unit New Law Tenement at 582 East 187th Street in the Belmont neighborhood, built in 1904 and currently owned by Michael Skrelja, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water over the past several years. Between 2018 and 2022, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting either individual apartments or the entire building, with incidents reported in March, May, September, and October 2020, as well as May 2022. While inspections generally confirmed that heat and hot water were eventually restored, these recurring issues suggest persistent system challenges.

In addition to the heating problems, the building has faced various maintenance and safety concerns. Multiple inspections in 2019 revealed several open violations, including blocked fire escapes, missing window guards, and safety notice requirements not being met. Specific interior issues were documented in October 2018 regarding paint and plaster conditions in Apartment 1.

The building has also contended with rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 showing varying results, including instances of rat activity in 2024 and 2025, though the most recent April 2025 inspection passed. Importantly, the building history shows no reports of bedbug infestations in the past five years, with the most recent reports for 2023-2025 indicating zero infested units. The property has maintained compliance with building regulations over recent years, with the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 showing no violations, representing an improvement from previous years. While the building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and occasional rodent issues, the absence of bedbug infestations and recent successful compliance inspections indicate some positive trends in building management and maintenance.