2362 Ryer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 25-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 2362 Ryer Avenue in Fordham, owned by Eli Birn and constructed in 1916, has experienced multiple maintenance and compliance issues between 2023 and 2025. **Recent Concerns (2025):** The property has ongoing rodent activity issues, with the most recent inspections in June 2025 showing violations that require follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. There have been several electrical problems, including a power outage in May 2025 that hindered HPD's inspection efforts, and multiple lighting issues reported in late 2024 that were classified as emergencies. The building has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly in late 2024 and early 2025, including multiple plumbing issues (bathtub/shower, sink, and toilet problems), door/frame concerns, and flooring problems.

**Housing Maintenance Code Violations:** Between October and December 2024, multiple violations were recorded in Apartment 4C, including issues with water leaks, peeling paint, and broken window guards. Several emergency violations were issued in April 2025 related to cooking gas and various plumbing issues, though some were subsequently resolved. **Historical Context:** The building's record shows a consistent pattern of maintenance issues, including a 2019 violation for failing to file an annual boiler inspection report. Earlier complaints from December 2021 regarding electrical wiring and building stability were ultimately closed without violations.

Notably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free record over the past several reporting periods from 2019 to 2025, as indicated by the absence of infestations in official records. Regular rodent inspections have shown varying results, with most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 consistently indicating rat activity, suggesting an ongoing pest control challenge. The property has a mixed record of resolution, with many violations receiving closure through certification of repairs, while others required follow-up inspections. The status of some violations indicates the need for tenant action to enforce corrections through housing court, particularly those issued in April 2025. The building's maintenance history reflects typical challenges for older New York City tenements, with a significant focus on electrical, plumbing, and pest control issues.