803 East 182nd Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The 44-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 803 East 182nd Street in Belmont, built in 1931 and currently owned by Gloria Bonilla, has a concerning history of both maintenance issues and pest problems. Most recently, in July 2023, there was a plumbing issue involving the bathtub/shower that required HPD intervention, and the building has ongoing violations related to energy efficiency reporting as of 2024. Throughout 2023-2025, the building has consistently shown evidence of rat activity, with multiple inspections confirming this problem between June 2023 and February 2025.

The building has experienced significant heating and water system failures, notably in January and October 2019, affecting the entire building, though these issues were reportedly resolved shortly after being reported. Earlier maintenance issues include a cluster of complaints in late 2018 involving unsanitary conditions and various maintenance problems, including mold, plumbing issues, and pest infestations, some of which resulted in violations. Specific apartment-level issues were documented in Unit 5E in 2020, including problems with plaster surfaces, leaking roof, and door repairs. The building's management has received multiple violations for failure to comply with bedbug reporting requirements between 2018-2024, though the most recent bedbug report from April 2023 showed no active infestation during the previous reporting period.

The property has also experienced some infrastructure maintenance challenges, with violations noted for broken stairs, door issues, and the need for various repairs, though many of these have been addressed and closed. Recent inspections continued to show rodent activity into 2025, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges. The building's current and recent violations primarily focus on energy efficiency compliance, with multiple open violations related to benchmarking reports and energy score displays between 2019 and 2024. While some historical issues have been resolved, the persistence of certain problems, particularly regarding rodent activity and energy compliance, raises ongoing concerns about building maintenance and resident comfort.