2077 Anthony Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement at 2077 Anthony Avenue in Fordham, built in 1923 and currently owned by Sefik Gunes, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over the past 18 months. Most notably, there have been ongoing issues with sanitation, including multiple reports of garbage/recycling storage problems, particularly in December 2023 and March 2024, though some inspections found no violations. The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, with the most recent open violation (as of July 2024) regarding rodent infestation in the south yard, and multiple rodent activity confirmations during inspections throughout 2025.

Recent complaints reveal various building maintenance issues, including a heating system problem affecting the entire building in January 2024, ceiling appearance issues in March 2024, and multiple violations from December 2023 inspections involving electrical, plumbing, flooring, and sanitary conditions. Noteworthy interior issues include documented mold problems in Apartment AA's bathroom, precipitation-related damage to Apartment B3's bathroom ceiling, and compromised lead-based paint conditions in Apartment AA's foyer. The building's maintenance record shows some improvements, as evidenced by several closed violations and completed repairs, including hot water system verification and various other corrections.

Rodent inspections from 2023 through 2025 consistently show rat activity, though bait was applied in late 2023 and early 2024. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past seven reporting periods. The building's records also show two Department of Buildings complaints: one regarding building stability concerns in October 2024 (which the inspector could not access) and another regarding illegal after-hours work in December 2023, which was referred to the Department of Transportation. While many health and safety issues have been addressed through proper channels, the recurring nature of sanitation and pest control problems suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.