1130 Colgate Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 155-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1130 Colgate Avenue in Soundview, owned by Chuck Lesnick, has a documented history of various maintenance issues and violations over the past few years. Most notably, as of mid-2025, there are multiple active Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations for apartment 2C, including problems with mold (class B), bedbug reporting compliance (class A), and various maintenance issues affecting walls, cabinets, and doors (all class B violations). The building has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple complaints about leaks in both 2022 and 2023, though inspections resulted in no violations being issued.

Heating and hot water systems have also been a concern, with several emergency complaints in late 2022, though some were verified as corrected upon inspection. The property has faced ongoing pest control challenges, with multiple rat sightings reported through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene between late 2022 and 2023, leading to inspections showing evidence of rat activity. The building's owner has also failed to comply with energy benchmarking reporting requirements, with violations active since mid-2021.

Recent inspections from 2024 and 2025 continued to show evidence of rat activity, indicating persistent pest management issues. While some individual maintenance complaints have been resolved (such as window and door issues), many remain open or were not issued violations upon inspection, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges within the building. The most recent complaints as of mid-2025 primarily involve plumbing and water-related issues, though recent inspections show fewer active violations compared to previous years.