65 West 192nd Street, Bronx, NY 10468

The five-story, 46-unit New Law Tenement at 65 West 192nd Street in Kingsbridge, owned by Shmuel Finkelstein, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly regarding heating and electrical systems. In 2025 alone, there were three notable heating and hot water-related incidents in February affecting the entire building, followed by a power outage in April that HPD was unable to inspect. The building has undergone multiple rodent control measures between 2023 and 2025, with inspections consistently showing rat activity, though bait was applied in several instances.

In mid-2024, Apartment 2C was found to have various issues including intercom problems, door defects, and a mouse infestation, while Apartment 3I was noted for multiple violations including electrical issues, water supply problems, and another rodent infestation. The building's regulatory history shows some concerning patterns, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and emergency service requests related to heat and water issues. While there have been periodic bedbug infestations documented between 2021 and 2024, the most recent filings indicate no active infestations.

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in late 2023 but resulted in no violation being warranted during inspection. The property did not file its required cycle 1 technical report by the 2018 deadline, resulting in an active violation as of late 2022. Despite these issues, there have been consistent efforts to address violations, as evidenced by prompt closure of many complaints and regular rodent control measures.