1050 Manor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-story, three-unit New Law Tenement building at 1050 Manor Avenue in Soundview, owned by David Blum, has experienced several significant issues over recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent problem, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 consistently showing rat activity. All inspections from March 2023 through June 2025 have indicated the presence of rodents, with bait being applied in May 2024.

The building has also faced challenges with compliance to bedbug reporting requirements, having received four separate Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2021-2024 for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though recent filings from 2025 show no infested units were reported. There have been concerning construction-related issues, including two complaints in 2024 regarding unpermitted work in the occupied multiple dwelling. One of these violations resulted in an Environmental Control Board citation for unauthorized demolition work on the first floor, though the penalty imposed was $0.00.

The building's recent history shows a consistent pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly in terms of pest control, with relatively minimal attention to environmental safety. While the building has passed rodent inspections in previous years (2016-2022), the recent pattern of violations and rodent activity suggests a deteriorating maintenance situation. The property was built in 1930 and has undergone various compliance inspections over the years, with the current data indicating particular concerns regarding vermin control and unauthorized construction activities.