2390 Creston Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

This 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building at 2390 Creston Avenue in Fordham, owned by David Tennenbaum and constructed in 1911, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning heating systems and water supply. Most notably, between December 2024 and February 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages, with several incidents reported as affecting either the entire building or specific apartments. During the same period, other maintenance concerns emerged, including plumbing issues (bathtubs/showers), unsanitary conditions (pests and mold), and problems with wall paint/plaster.

Multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were recorded in late 2024, including defective fire-rated material in the first-story public hall ceilings, and an incomplete insulation verification request for an apartment (C4) ceiling. The building's heating system has been a persistent concern, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in early 2025, suggesting ongoing temperature maintenance challenges. The building has undergone regular inspections for rodent activity, with mixed results between 2023 and 2025.

Most recent inspections (January and February 2025) passed, while earlier inspections showed varying degrees of rat activity. Historical data shows a similar pattern of heating system issues, particularly during 2020 when multiple complaints regarding a defective/inoperative boiler were recorded, leading to an Environmental Control Board violation with a penalty of $6,250 for front door locking device issues. While there have been occasional bedbug infestations reported in the past (notably in 2019), recent filings from 2022-2024 indicate zero infested or re-infested units. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with access for inspections, as evidenced by multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units during inspections.