2253 Ryer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

2253 Ryer Avenue is a 5-story, 22-unit New Law Tenement building located in the Fordham neighborhood and owned by Louis Popovic. The building, constructed in 1916, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. In March 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed and subsequently inspected by HPD, resulting in violations related to plumbing (basin/sink issues), water leaks with heavy flow, unsanitary conditions including mold, and pest problems.

These followed similar complaints from November 2023 that HPD was unable to access for inspection, including issues with heat/hot water and door/window problems. In January 2024, an inspection of Apartment 1 revealed multiple violations including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, broken glass in the bathroom window, defective door issues, and pest infestation concerns, with some violations remaining open as of 2024. The building's documented history shows persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding heating systems, doors, and water-related issues. In 2024, violations were issued regarding defective self-closing doors at street level and public areas, along with other maintenance concerns that required correction.

A Department of Buildings inspection in August 2021 identified boiler room maintenance issues, though these were resolved through an Oath Violation. Notably, the building has demonstrated consistently low bedbug infestation rates, with no reported cases in the past five years. Recent rodent inspections have shown generally favorable results, with the most recent compliance inspection passing in June 2025, following a failed inspection in May 2025. While some violations have been closed, others remain open as of the latest available data, indicating ongoing maintenance requirements.