2661 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

This five-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building at 2661 Decatur Avenue in Fordham, owned by Sam Stahl, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly between 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been ongoing elevator issues, with at least ten complaints between 2023-2024 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," resulting in multiple violations and penalties totaling $5,625. The building has also faced serious habitability concerns, including multiple instances of inadequate heat/hot water during winter 2025, various plumbing issues (bathtub/shower, toilet), and pest infestations.

Most recently, in April 2025, complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests were filed, and while HPD attempted inspections, access was not granted. The building has documented violations related to mold, unsanitary conditions, and various maintenance issues. In June 2024, violations were issued for mold, pests, and paint/plaster problems, particularly affecting Apartment 1A.

Recent complaints from 2025 include issues with the kitchen refrigerator, multiple plumbing problems, and window frame concerns. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved or recurring issues, though there have been some successful inspections, such as the rodent inspection in August 2024 which passed, following several failed inspections in previous years. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status in official filings from 2021-2024, and while there have been several violations and complaints, there is evidence of some remediation and resolution of certain issues, such as a C-class violation regarding a broken wire glass panel at the street door, which was properly addressed.