251 East 236th Street, Bronx, NY 10470

The 23-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 251 East 236th Street in Woodlawn, owned by Thomas Webler, is a 1912 structure currently facing multiple maintenance challenges. Most recently, in June 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found rodent-related violations on the property, with follow-up inspections pending. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water in late 2024, though these were reportedly resolved when inspectors followed up.

There has been a consistent pattern of electrical and sanitary maintenance concerns, including multiple citations for unsanitary conditions and pest infestations, particularly involving roaches in Apartment 19. The building has documented electrical problems, including outages and malfunctioning outlets, as well as issues with lighting in common areas. Inspection records reveal ongoing infrastructure concerns, notably an open violation for roof leaks affecting both the 1st and 4th story public halls, and multiple citations regarding door hardware in common areas.

The property has shown some improvement in pest management, with 2024-2025 reports indicating a bed bug infestation in six units that was successfully treated. Historical data shows mixed results in rodent inspections, with the most recent failed inspection in June 2025. The building's maintenance history includes various complaints of heat/hot water issues (documented as emergencies) and electrical problems, with violations identified during inspections. While some complaints have been resolved through inspections and repairs, the current pattern of service requests and violations suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response times.