314 East 183rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 314 East 183rd Street in Fordham, owned by Mark Bourbeau, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, in May 2025, the building had multiple housing code violations including problems with plumbing (bathtub/shower), electrical systems (outlet/switch), flooring, ventilation, and water leaks (both heavy flow and damp spots).

These recent complaints, while inspected and resolved by HPD, indicated various maintenance challenges. The building has persistent rodent issues, with multiple documented inspections showing rat activity throughout 2023 and 2024, though bait was applied during several inspections. The building also has several open violations from November 2024 that require attention, particularly in apartment 3B, including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, plumbing issues (leaky faucets and flushing apparatus), and various repair needs such as peeling paint, defective electrical outlets, and base cabinet problems.

Previous maintenance history shows a pattern of plumbing and water-related issues, though recent bedbug reports from 2019-2024 indicate no current infestations. A potentially serious safety concern was reported in 2021 regarding egress issues, though access was not gained to inspect. The building's age (built in 1925) and its recent history of violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to plumbing and pest control, though many recent violations have been addressed through inspections.