1112 Fteley Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 4-unit, 2-story New Law Tenement building at 1112 Fteley Avenue in Soundview, owned by Harry Mahadeo and constructed in 1926, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been persistent rodent problems, with repeated evidence of rat activity documented between January 2023 and March 2024, despite multiple bait applications and an initial rodent inspection in March 2024 showing passing compliance. The building has also faced ongoing challenges with unsanitary conditions, including mold complaints in 2022 that could not be inspected, and a pattern of pest related issues.

Infrastructure and maintenance concerns include multiple unaddressed complaints regarding cooking gas systems, appliance issues (specifically electric/gas ranges), door problems, and a slow water leak incident in late 2019 that was inspected but received no violations. The building currently has open violations regarding the failure to file required annual bedbug reports for 2021 through 2024. Past violations, particularly from September 2019, included various apartment-specific issues such as defective ceramic floor tiles, bathroom repairs, and unauthorized locking mechanisms in Apartment 1F, though these were subsequently closed after remedial actions were taken.

The property has a documented history of both emergency and non-emergency complaints, many of which consisted of situations where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building's inspection and complaint history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control and equipment maintenance, though some efforts have been made to address individual complaints when access could be granted. The most recent rodent inspection in March 2024 represents the current state of pest management efforts at the property.