1986 Belmont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The three-story, three-unit New Law Tenement at 1986 Belmont Avenue in Tremont, currently owned by Yonatan Bahumi, has demonstrated significant maintenance challenges over the past several years. Most notably, in 2024-2025, there were recurring issues with heat and hot water systems throughout the building, electrical problems, and multiple incidents of water leaks. A particularly concerning pattern emerged in late 2024, when multiple violations were issued regarding water leaks affecting multiple rooms in the first-floor apartment, along with plumbing, paint/plaster, and heat/hot water problems.

The building also has open violations related to mouse infestation and lead paint hazards in Apartment 1 as of 2024. Notably, there appears to be ongoing rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2023-2025 confirming the presence of rats. The building's history reveals some structural and safety concerns, including violations for improper repairs of water leaks, non-compliance with lead paint regulations, and issues with fire retardant materials.

In 2019, there was an illegal conversion complaint regarding a cellar-level Class "A" apartment installation, leading to multiple ECB violations. While the bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show zero infestations, the building has faced persistent maintenance challenges that suggest ongoing property management issues. The most recent electrical complaint in March 2025 resulted in HPD violations, and there are several open violations from 2024 related to water leaks, painting issues, and pest control requirements that the owner needs to address.