3156 Hull Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 26-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 3156 Hull Avenue in Norwood, owned by Mark Kapiti and built in 1920, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water over the past several years. Most recently, in March 2025, there was a heat/hot water complaint involving the entire building, following multiple similar complaints in 2023 (notably in November 2023, when HPD verified restoration of services).

The building has also faced sanitation challenges, including a June 2023 complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage. Regular bedbug reporting has shown varying results, with three infested units reported in 2019, though subsequent inspections (most recently in 2025) show no current infestations. The property has had several maintenance violations, including an active violation as of September 2024 for failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection.

Rodent activity has been a persistent issue, with multiple inspections showing rat activity in 2023 and 2025, though some inspections in previous years have passed without concerns. Other notable issues include a November 2021 complaint about a water leak and general building maintenance concerns such as window repairs and security improvements, with some violations remaining open from 2019 regarding building entrance security and fire escape obstruction. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges typical of older New York City tenements, though recent bedbug remediation efforts appear to have been effective.