283 East 234th Street, Bronx, NY 10470
The 21-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 283 East 234th Street in Woodlawn, owned by Tom Paloka and constructed in 1928, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns involve recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints documented in 2025 alone, including emergency situations in February and November. The building has also faced electrical issues, with a power outage complaint in June 2025, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for verification.
Other notable complaints include ceiling damage (February 2025), mailbox issues (January 2025), and a rat sighting in September 2023, though follow-up inspections have shown variable results for rodent activity. The property has open violations dating back to 2021 involving maintenance issues in Apartment 1D (plaster surfaces, water leaks, and paint problems) and Apartment 1E (hot water temperature). Two active violations from 2019 remain regarding failure to file required Tenant Protection Plans (TPP) and Safety Construction Bills of Rights, while a September 2024 violation involves not filing the 2023 external low-pressure inspection.
The building has maintained a regular schedule for bedbug reporting, with no infestations reported since 2020. Multiple tenant safety inspections conducted between 2019-2021 found no violations. The Department of Buildings records show several permit issuances between 2019-2022, indicating ongoing maintenance and improvement work, though some issues remain unresolved.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 21 |
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Year built | 1928 |
Total area | 27000 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 283 East 234th St, New York, NY 10470
- 4251 Katonah Ave, New York, NY 10470
- 4253 Katonah Ave, New York, NY 10470
- 4255 Katonah Ave, New York, NY 10470
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