409 East 204th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

The 12-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 409 East 204th Street in Norwood, owned by Jacob Eisenstein and constructed in 1911, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly related to heating systems and pest control. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with three emergency complaints in late 2023 and one in late 2022, though these were subsequently addressed.

The building has also faced pest issues, with violations issued in February 2023 and 2022 concerning roach infestations, particularly affecting Apartment 2 on the first story, along with rodent problems documented through multiple inspections between 2018 and 2024, though recent inspections from 2022-2024 have passed. The property has ongoing maintenance concerns that require attention, including several open violations from 2023 related to various factors in Apartment 2, such as defective floors in multiple rooms, water leak issues in the bathroom, and defects in plastered surfaces and paint.

Safety concerns have also been documented, with violations in 2022 regarding smoke detectors and window guards. More recent issues include a general complaint about the bell/buzzer/intercom system in early 2024, which was investigated but resulted in no violations. While the building has established a consistent record of bedbug reporting showing zero infestations since 2019, the property has experienced intermittent issues with building systems and basic maintenance that may affect resident comfort and safety.