2357 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 21-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 2357 Crotona Avenue in Belmont, owned by Maurice Mckenzie and constructed in 1915, has experienced a series of maintenance and repair issues over the past two years. Most recently, in early 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding ceiling conditions, electrical systems, mold, and floor issues, with several inspections being either incomplete or requiring reinspection.

The building has also faced recurring heating and water supply problems, particularly evident in January 2025 when multiple tenants reported inadequate heat and hot water conditions. Housing Maintenance Code Violations from October 2024 highlighted problems in apartments 5B and 3D, including ceiling leaks, floor tile issues, and an infestation of roaches, with these violations being officially certified for correction by December 2024. The property has maintained generally satisfactory rodent inspection results, passing consistently since September 2022, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 showing compliance.

However, there are some concerning historical issues, including a significant complaint from June 2021 regarding building stability, and a 2021 ECB violation pertaining to interior wall deterioration and a partially collapsed ceiling section in Apartment 2C. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of infrastructure challenges, particularly related to water systems, heating, and interior surfaces, though recent inspections indicate some progress in addressing these issues. The building's bedbug reporting record shows minimal infestations over the past several years, with only one reported case in 2021, and no occurrences since then.