91 East 208th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The six-story New Law Tenement at 91 East 208th Street in Norwood, built in 1926 and owned by Marc Katz, currently faces several pressing maintenance issues as of mid-2025. Most notably, there are open complaints regarding rodent activity (June 2025), unsanitary garbage storage conditions (April 2025), and multiple plumbing issues including an open complaint about a basin/sink problem (April 2025). The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water problems throughout early 2025, with multiple tenant complaints and inspections. Recent maintenance violations include an open emergency door/window issue (June 2025) and ongoing concerns about garbage/recycling storage (April 2025).

The property has a concerning history of building code and safety violations. In October 2024, violations were documented for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3L, as well as multiple issues in the first-story public hall including a water leak, damaged ceramic tiles, and fire safety concerns. Two significant environmental code violations from July 2023 pertain to unauthorized modifications at the ground level, including the conversion of space into a non-compliant B-unit apartment with offices and a laundry room with improper utility connections. The building has demonstrated variable results in rodent inspections, with the most recent June 2025 inspection failing for unspecified reasons, though prior inspections in 2024 and 2023 had varying outcomes between passing and showing rat activity.

The building's maintenance history shows multiple complaints across various systems, including boiler issues, electrical problems, and unsanitary conditions, particularly during 2023-2024. Although there were no reported bedbug infestations in the past seven years (2019-2025), the building has faced recurrent issues with heat/hot water availability, plumbing systems, and garbage management. Recent housing maintenance code violations have focused on emergency systems, safety features, and general building upkeep requirements. The property has undergone several inspections for compliance with health and safety standards, with varying degrees of success in addressing identified problems.