3345 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The five-story New Law Tenement at 3345 Decatur Avenue in Norwood, built in 1926, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past year, with the most significant concerns revolving around heat and hot water systems. Between May 21-28, 2025, there were multiple complaints regarding inadequate heat/hot water service, with at least five separate reports from different tenants, including both apartment-specific and building-wide issues, some classified as emergencies. Additionally, there have been persistent problems with the building's intercom/buzzer system, with multiple violations issued and ongoing complaints logged in 2025, most recently in June for which violations have been issued but remain open as of July 2025.

Structural and safety concerns have also been documented, including window repairs needed in apartment 4D (complaint from December 2024) and various lock issues with the building entrance documented in late 2024. The building has experienced periodic rodent activity, with reports of rat activity in July 2023 and September 2020, though subsequent inspections in June 2024 and September 2023 passed. On a positive note, the building has maintained a pest-free record in recent years, with no bedbug infestations reported in the annual filings between 2019-2024.

The property has shown some responsiveness to violations, with several being certified as corrected by early 2025, including issues related to window repairs and intercom systems. While there have been multiple heating and infrastructure-related complaints, many have been addressed through inspections, even if violations remain open pending correction deadlines. The building's management has generally complied with inspection requirements, though some recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with the outdated intercom system and heating infrastructure. The most recent rodent inspections indicate improved conditions, with the last two inspections passing.