259 East 182nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The 20-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 259 East 182nd Street in the Fordham neighborhood, owned by Sebert Smith Smith, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, particularly with heating and water systems. The most recent building-wide heat and hot water complaint was filed in December 2024, following similar complaints in November 2021 and February 2022, all of which were resolved through HPD intervention. The building has also faced periodic electrical issues, including a no-lighting complaint in February 2022.

A cluster of maintenance concerns was documented in July 2021, including violations related to door frames, water leaks, and ceiling conditions, with additional issues noted regarding flooring and various surface defects. Currently, there are several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from July 2021 related to Apartment 8, including problems with water leaks, ceiling damage, and door frame repairs. On the regulatory side, the building's recent history shows compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no confirmed infestations reported in the most recent 2024-2025 filing period.

However, there is an active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection. Rodent inspections have generally shown good results, with the most recent inspections in 2025 and late 2024 passing, though a rodent activity notice was issued in April 2024. The building's maintenance record indicates a pattern of addressing emergency situations through HPD intervention, though some ongoing issues, particularly in Apartment 8, remain unresolved since 2021.