2497 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 37-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 2497 Grand Avenue in Kingsbridge, owned by Barry Singer, has experienced numerous maintenance issues since 2021, with particular emphasis on the past two years. Most recently, in 2025, there were multiple complaints about basic utilities including heat/hot water, electrical outages, and plumbing problems involving bathtubs/showers. The building has documented heating and hot water violations in apartments E4 and A6, as well as various plumbing issues affecting floors 1 through 5.

Structural concerns are evidenced by active ECB violations from 2024 regarding brick wall disrepair at parapets on the 6th floor, along with past issues of building shaking/vibration complaints in July 2021. The property has a history of systemic maintenance challenges, including three different reports of electrical wiring problems in 2024 and ongoing issues with garbage/recycling storage. Recent inspections have revealed rat activity, though some baiting efforts have been applied.

Significantly, there are currently three active DOB violations related to energy efficiency requirements, including failure to file necessary documentation for energy efficiency score, external low pressure inspection, and benchmarking report. However, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past five years. While many complaints are being addressed and closed out through HPD and other agencies, the concentration of violations and service requests suggests persistent infrastructure challenges in this 1920-built structure.