983 East 181st Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building at 983 East 181st Street in West Farms, owned by Manuel Sanchez, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with particular concerns emerging in 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions and pests, with three separate complaints about pests in mid-2025, following earlier complaints in late 2024 where violations were issued. Water-related issues have also been problematic, with two emergency water leak complaints in early 2025 and a similar issue noted in late 2024, though HPD inspections found no housing law violations during the latter complaint.

The building has faced various maintenance challenges, including heating issues in January 2025, electrical problems with no lighting in October 2024, and mold concerns documented in November 2024, particularly affecting apartment 1A. Inspection records from 2024-2025 reveal multiple violations in apartment 1A, including issues with doors, mold, pest infestations (mice and roaches), and a non-functioning carbon monoxide detector. While some violations have been closed following repair certifications, there are currently two active violations related to pest infestations and a trip hazard from defective vinyl floor tiles in the apartment.

The building's systems have been monitored through regular rodent inspections, with the most recent in January 2025 passing inspection, though there were indications of rat activity in 2018. Historical data shows consistent compliance with bedbug reporting regulations, with no infestations reported in the past several years, and two boiler-related complaints were closed following inspections in 2022 and 2023, though inspectors were unable to gain access in one instance. The property has a mix of closed and open violations as of the latest data, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control and building systems.