317 East 187th Street, Bronx, NY 10458
The 47-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 317 East 187th Street in Fordham, dating back to 1931 and currently owned by Herman Lefkowitz, is experiencing multiple maintenance issues as of mid-2025. The most urgent concerns, with open status as of June 2025, involve an appliance issue with the refrigerator, water leak with heavy flow, door problems, and cabinet maintenance. The building has seen recurring plumbing issues, particularly with the bathtub/shower facilities, and there are multiple violations related to painting/plastering on walls and ceilings that were documented in June 2025.
The property has a concerning history of infrastructure issues, including a building shaking incident in 2024 that resulted in a violation, and facade problems with cracks extending from the 5th floor to the roof. There are active violations from 2024 regarding unauthorized plumbing work in Apartments C and D, including concerning gas line installations, though previous similar work complaints from December 2023 and earlier in 2024 have been resolved. The building's maintenance record shows persistent challenges with common areas, particularly regarding stairway safety with multiple broken marble treads documented as violations in 2024.
While the property has maintained a rodent-free status in terms of reported infestations (with all bedbug reports showing zero infested units), there have been several rodent activity incidents noted in 2024-2025 inspections, with bait being applied in multiple cases. The building's management has faced various enforcement actions, including multiple ECB violations in 2021-2024 for failing to maintain proper maintenance standards, though many of these previous violations were resolved or dismissed. Recent complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with building infrastructure and prompt repair responses to tenant-reported issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 47 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 37470 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 315 East 187th St, New York, NY 10458
- 2427 Tiebout Ave, New York, NY 10458
- 2429 Tiebout Ave, New York, NY 10458
- 2431 Tiebout Ave, New York, NY 10458
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