2616 Briggs Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 5-story, 14-unit New Law Tenement building at 2616 Briggs Avenue in Fordham, managed by Joseph Gold, has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues since 2018. Most recently, between June 2024 and May 2025, there have been multiple emergency complaints regarding water leaks and appliance issues. The building has faced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024 when violations were issued for water leaks, paint/plaster issues, and ceiling problems.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in 2018-2020 regarding illegal conversions and construction work without proper permits, including concerns about occupancy changes and construction work affecting the building's certificate of occupancy. The Department of Buildings has active violations from 2024 related to unauthorized work in apartments 1B and 1C, with a $12,500 penalty imposed. Recent building conditions have shown some improvement, with zero bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, and recent rodent control efforts passing inspections.

The most recent rodent inspections in 2025 indicated compliance, following a period in 2023 where bait was applied multiple times. The building has undergone various repair attempts, as evidenced by the issuance of multiple construction permits between 2018 and 2024, including plumbing and alteration work. Despite these efforts, several violations regarding maintenance issues remain active, including past problems with water leaks, mold, and pest control, particularly noted in apartment 2N in 2024 which had multiple violations related to water leaks, wall and ceiling conditions, and pest issues. The property has shown a pattern of requiring multiple inspection attempts to address complaints, as evidenced by several instances where HPD was unable to complete inspections or required residents to refile complaints for follow-up evaluations.