3073 Villa Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The three-story New Law Tenement building at 3073 Villa Avenue in Norwood, owned by Jose Montero, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly between 2021 and 2022. There were multiple plumbing problems reported in August 2021 and February 2022, including water supply issues and bathtub/shower problems, with some violations documented. The building has also faced challenges with basic services, including heat and hot water complaints in February 2022, though inspections determined heat was not required at that time.

Notably, there are currently open violations from 2022 related to bedbug reporting requirements, and separate violations from 2022 concerning inadequate water supply and safety equipment in the third-floor apartment, including problems with self-closing doors, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detection devices. The building has maintained a generally good record in terms of pest control, with multiple rodent inspections between 2015 and 2024 all passing except for two instances in 2015 that showed rat activity. Recent inspections in 2023 and 2024 showed compliance.

There are some outstanding environmental violations from 2022 related to construction debris management and viewing panels, though one of these has been resolved. The building's permit history shows a demolition-related permit was issued in June 2022. More recently, in January 2025, a compliance tracking inspection was conducted with no violations found. The property has undergone various inspection and complaint processes, with most historical issues either resolved or having reached their natural resolution through time, though several 2022 violations remain open as of the most recent data.