329 East 197th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 5-story, 33-unit New Law Tenement building at 329 East 197th Street in Fordham, built in 1922 and currently owned by Ryan Webler, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to plumbing and heating systems. Most notably, from April to May 2025, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions including mold, as well as plumbing issues affecting sinks and bathtubs/showers, though inspections in May 2025 determined that conditions did not violate HPD housing laws. The building has a pattern of heating problems, with multiple complaints in late 2024 about heat and hot water issues affecting the entire building, though these were reportedly resolved upon inspection.

A concerning cluster of violations was documented in October 2024 related to Apartment B6, including mold issues, water leaks, and multiple bathroom fixture problems, though much of this inspection was based on the apartment's bathroom conditions. The building's maintenance history also shows recurring plumbing issues and general maintenance needs, with violations issued in April 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions and plumbing problems. While the building has generally passed recent rodent inspections, there were failures noted in early 2025 and 2023, though these were classified as "Other Reasons." The property has maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past seven years, with all annual reports showing zero infested units.

The owner's performance on energy benchmarking has improved, with violations from 2019-2020 being dismissed after confirming submission of reports. Though there have been multiple housing code violations and service requests, the building's management has generally addressed these issues, with many complaints being resolved within days of filing. The most recent housing code violations from October 2024 remain open, primarily affecting B6 and relating to mold, water leaks, and various bathroom fixture repairs.