2842 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458

The 66-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 2842 Grand Concourse in Fordham, constructed in 1923 and currently owned by Ved Parkash, has experienced numerous pressing maintenance issues in recent years. As of second quarter 2025, there is an active smoking/vaping violation in progress (since June 2025) and a recent window safety concern (June 2025). The building has faced recurring elevator service problems throughout 2025, with multiple violations related to the single-device elevator system generating several fines totaling $12,000 in 2024.

Additional persistent issues include pest infestations (rodents and insects) as evidenced by multiple rodent inspections and pest complaints from 2023-2025, as well as problems with building safety features such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, particularly evident in 3F during 2024. The property has a documented history of maintenance challenges, including repeated complaints about the sidewalk shed conditions, heating systems, and sanitary issues. Multiple emergency violations regarding the elevator system (active penalties of $6,250 to $3,125), immediate hazardous conditions, and a range of repairs required throughout various units have been issued but appear to remain active as of early 2025.

The building has also been subject to multiple bedbug reports over recent years, with the most recent showing one infested unit in 2023-2024, though this was marked as eradicated. Recent inspections indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including a rat activity designation in late 2024 and various safety system deficiencies, despite some historical violations being marked as resolved, such as those regarding floor repairs and cosmetic issues in apartments 1G and 3F. The building's records also show a mixture of resolved and active violations regarding facade maintenance and scaffold conditions, with several requiring certification of correction that appears to remain outstanding as of early 2025.