1988 Belmont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 3-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 1988 Belmont Avenue in Tremont, owned by Clara Almestica, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been persistent heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building in early 2019, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January and March of that year, though these were eventually closed with reports of restoration.

The building has also faced sanitation challenges, particularly regarding garbage and recycling storage, with violations documented in September 2018, in addition to multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions in the same year. Currently, the building has open Class A violations regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports for 2021-2024, and a 2018 Class B violation regarding insufficient garbage receptacles. The building's pest control history shows a concerning pattern of rodent activity, particularly between 2016-2018, with multiple inspections showing rat activity and the need for bait applications.

The most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 passed, suggesting improved conditions, though an initial inspection in January 2025 had indicated rat activity. Additional structural concerns have been documented, including a 2018 violation related to a brick wall retaining structure at the building's front, though this was subsequently closed. While some improvements appear to have been made in recent years, as evidenced by the passed rodent inspection in 2025, the presence of multiple open violations regarding bedbug reporting requirements suggests ongoing compliance issues.