1037 Ward Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
The two-story, three-unit New Law Tenement at 1037 Ward Avenue in Soundview, owned by Hortensia Fonseca and constructed in 1930, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing pattern of non-compliance with Housing Maintenance Code requirements regarding annual bedbug reporting, with open violations recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024, indicating recurring administrative oversight in this important area of tenant health and safety.
The building has also faced periodic heating issues, including an emergency complaint regarding heat/hot water in March 2022, though this particular complaint was officially closed on the same day. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2018 and 2025, revealing a concerning pattern of rat activity.
There were visible signs of rat activity detected in March and July 2024, despite periodic compliance inspections passing in 2023 and the most recent inspection in April 2025 confirming compliance. While bait was applied during an inspection in October 2024, the recurring nature of the rodent issues suggests this has been an ongoing challenge for the building. The building's documented history shows persistent challenges with both pest management requirements and rodent control, though improvements in recent inspections suggest efforts are being made to address these issues.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1930 |
Total area | 3520 sq ft |
Floors | 2 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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