2114 Belmont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The five-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement at 2114 Belmont Avenue, built in 1927 and currently owned by Josh Koppel, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with a particular focus on heating and water systems. Between 2018 and 2022, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with several emergencies requiring Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) intervention.

The building also faced plumbing issues, including radiator problems in 2019 and water supply concerns in 2022. An inspection in March 2022 revealed multiple boiler problems including corrosion, missing insulation, and combustible materials in the boiler room, leading to an environmental control board violation. Multiple housing maintenance violations remain open as of 2023, particularly affecting apartment 3C, which has documented issues with plaster surfaces, paint requirements, and various systems including heating risers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a door leading to the fire escape.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, where HPD could not gain entry to investigate various complaints. While recent bedbug reports from 2022 through 2024 indicate no infestations or eradications, the building has experienced rodent-related challenges, with initial inspections in early 2024 and 2025 showing rat activity, though subsequent compliance inspections have passed. The most recent HPD inspections have generally resulted in the resolution of immediate complaints, though some violations, particularly regarding heating systems and interior conditions, remain unresolved.