256 East 237th Street, Bronx, NY 10470

The 4-story, 17-unit New Law tenement building at 256 East 237th Street in Woodlawn, owned by John Oshea, was constructed in 1927 and has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. The most concerning recent incident was a lighting failure reported in December 2024 that went unresolved despite HPD's attempted inspection. Earlier in 2024, the building faced multiple issues around the same time, including mold, window frame problems, and bathtub/shower concerns, though inspections found no violations for these issues.

The building has a history of electrical problems, with two power outage incidents in December 2021 that resulted in issued violations. A significant pest infestation was documented in April 2022 in apartment 3D, involving mice, roaches, and water bugs, for which violations were issued. The building underwent inspection in March 2022 that revealed several open violations related to safety requirements, including the need for proper notices regarding carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, smoke detectors, and heating system access. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years, with all annual reports showing zero infested units.

A rodent inspection conducted in March 2023 was passed successfully. There were three boiler inspection violations recorded in late 2019 for failure to file the required annual inspection report, though these were dismissed after the civil penalty was paid. A complaint regarding unauthorized work in a occupied multiple dwelling was filed in late 2020, but the inspector was unable to gain access to the property for verification. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, most have been addressed through standard inspection and violation processes, with particular attention needed for the recent lighting and mold issues from 2024.