72 East 190th Street, Bronx, NY 10468

The 5-story, 19-unit New Law Tenement building at 72 East 190th Street in Fordham, owned by Joseph Cafiero and constructed in 1913, is currently experiencing multiple urgent maintenance issues as of May 2025. There are three open complaints regarding slow water leaks, and one open door-related complaint, all of which require tenant cooperation for access to facilitate repairs. The building has faced persistent unsanitary conditions in recent months, with multiple reports of mold and pest issues between April and May 2025, though some of these complaints were closed after inspections either confirmed violations or failed to gain access.

The property has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from a September 2024 inspection, including failure to maintain proper safety signage and carbon monoxide detector requirements, though there are also some historical violations related to hot water temperatures and radiator valve issues that were marked as closed, indicating potential past problems with heating systems. The building's maintenance history shows recurring infrastructure challenges, with multiple water leak complaints, recent indoor air quality concerns, and various plumbing issues. The Department of Buildings issued a violation related to boiler temperature in May 2022, which remains active.

While recent rodent inspections have shown compliance in 2025, there were multiple reports of rat activity in 2024, suggesting ongoing pest control challenges. Notably, the building has consistently reported no bedbug infestations in the past six years, with all previous reporting periods indicating zero affected units. Recent maintenance history shows a pattern of deferred maintenance, particularly regarding water-related issues, as evidenced by multiple water leak complaints and the presence of mold.