2356 Ryer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 5-story, 24-unit New Law Tenement building at 2356 Ryer Avenue in Fordham, owned by Sivic Realty Corp, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past year, particularly between April and June 2025. The building, constructed in 1923, has faced recurring problems with water leaks, heat and hot water outages, and pest infestations. Notable recent issues include multiple water leak complaints (one involving heavy flow in April and another in May 2025), unsanitary conditions (including pest problems and garbage storage issues), and heating system failures.

The building's fourth-floor apartment (4A) has documented violations from late 2024 related to water leaks affecting multiple rooms, as well as issues with plaster surfaces and carbon monoxide detecting devices. The property has also been under scrutiny for rodent activity, with inspections throughout 2023-2025 consistently showing evidence of rat presence, though there were some months with passed inspections. The building underwent an inspection in December 2024 that resulted in several violations, including safety concerns about a fire door not self-closing and various maintenance issues in apartment 4A.

While these violations were certified as corrected in early 2025, new complaints have continued to emerge regularly. The property has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods (2020-2024), suggesting effective pest management in that regard. Recent emergency maintenance reports from June 2025 indicate ongoing issues with doors/windows, mold, plumbing, and water supply systems. The building's management has generally responded to complaints and inspections, with many violations being closed through subsequent corrections, though some recent inspections have resulted in new violations being discovered.