626 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 15-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 626 East 187th Street in Belmont, owned by Gideon Stryker and built in 1911, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing concerns about heat and hot water service, with multiple complaints recorded in late 2024 and early 2025. The building has also faced persistent pest problems, with multiple violations for unsanitary conditions and rodent infestations documented between 2024 and 2025, including confirmed rat and roach problems in different apartments.

Recent maintenance issues from mid-2025 include electrical problems (power outage and wiring issues), plumbing concerns, and various issues with walls, doors, and windows, as documented through the Housing Maintenance Code Complaints. The property has undergone some specific repairs and improvements, as evidenced by the closure of several violations, including bathroom repairs in Apartment 5 and various corrections to building systems. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status since 2018, with no reported infestations in the past six reporting periods.

Regular rodent inspections have shown mixed results, with the most recent inspections in early 2025 passing, though there were indications of rat activity in 2024. The building's address has experienced typical urban maintenance challenges, though the pattern of recent complaints suggests ongoing attention to heating, plumbing, and pest control issues is required. The most recent inspection records indicate some progress in addressing these concerns, with multiple complaints being resolved or closed through appropriate inspections and corrections, though the pattern of recurring issues suggests these problems have not been fully resolved in a permanent manner.