1134 Metcalf Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building at 1134 Metcalf Avenue in Soundview, owned by Nedzad Kolenovic, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues since 2016, with the most significant problems occurring in recent years. As of April 2023, there are 7 open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to Apartment 2R, including defective plastering, unsafe electrical wiring, wood floor damage, window issues, and security concerns related to a locked fire escape.

The building also has multiple active Department of Buildings violations from 2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for the years 2018-2020, and an outstanding ECB violation from 2020 regarding obstructed fire exit passageways that incurred a $1,250 penalty. While the building's bedbug tracking from 2019 through 2024 shows no infestations, there has been a recurring rodent problem, with multiple inspections in 2022 and 2023 showing rat activity, though the most recent rodent inspection in March 2024 passed. The building has a documented history of various service requests requiring government agency intervention.

Notable incidents include electrical lighting issues and water leaks in June 2022 (resulting in violations), as well as heat and hot water problems in two separate incidents in early 2019. The property has undergone regular bedbug reporting, with no infestations recorded in the past three reporting periods, and a rodent inspection in March 2024 showing compliance. The building's maintenance history shows some pattern of recurring issues, particularly concerning safety features like the fire escape, electrical systems, and various maintenance requirements that have resulted in multiple violations and fines.