19 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467

19 East Gun Hill Road is a 5-story, 28-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Nicholas Gjelaj. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concern around water-related problems. Between 2022 and 2024, there were multiple complaints and violations related to water leaks, including heavy flow incidents in September and October 2023, with associated violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). More recently, in early 2025, the building faced serious safety concerns with multiple emergency violations issued for carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, fire escape systems, and mold conditions, all of which have been closed according to HPD records.

The building also has several open violations from an October 2023 inspection, including requirements to repaint various public hall areas and repair defective fire retardant material, particularly in the first and fifth-story public hall areas. The property has maintained a relatively stable pest control record, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, showing zero infested units in multiple annual filings. However, there is an ongoing rodent control challenge, with the most recent inspections in 2024-2025 showing rat activity. The building's electrical system has experienced issues as well, with complaints about lighting in September 2023, though no violations were issued in that instance. Historical records show periodic power outages in 2022, which were investigated but resulted in no violations.

The building's management has shown some history of delayed responses to official requirements, as evidenced by two dismissed violations in 2022 regarding energy use benchmarking reports, though these were ultimately confirmed as submitted. The property has undergone regular inspection for rodent activity, with varying results between 2018 and 2025. The most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate continued rat activity, suggesting challenges with pest management. While the building has seen numerous complaints and violations over the past few years, many have been addressed, particularly the more serious safety issues that were resolved in early 2025. The complex history of water-related issues, safety concerns, and ongoing pest management challenges paints a picture of a building that, while maintaining basic compliance requirements, continues to face significant maintenance and safety challenges that require ongoing attention.