1260 Fteley Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-story, five-unit New Law Tenement building at 1260 Fteley Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Yoel Shafer and constructed in 1926, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there was a major fire damage incident in June 2025 that resulted in serious structural damage to the second floor, including broken windows, ceiling damage, and compromised fire rating, with an active violation issued by the Department of Buildings. Prior to this, the building faced multiple heat and hot water issues in 2024, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, which resulted in several emergency complaints to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

The building has also experienced various other maintenance challenges, including sanitation issues related to garbage/recycling storage (2024), intercom system problems (2023), and multiple instances of plumbing and water leak concerns (2023). The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, including a significant C-class violation in April 2024 regarding roach and mouse infestations in second-floor apartment 2F, though recent bedbug reporting (2022-2025) indicates no infestations during the specified periods. The building's maintenance record shows some improvements, with violations regarding safety equipment such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors being addressed by March 2024.

While rodent inspections in 2023 showed passing results, the building's overall maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with infrastructure and systems requiring regular attention. The most recent records indicate an open mailbox-related issue as of April 2025, though most prior violations from 2024 have been closed, including those related to building safety, heat, and general maintenance requirements. The property has maintained a consistent record of submitting annual bedbug reports showing no infestations from 2020 through 2025, and while there have been some rodent control challenges in the past, recent inspections have shown compliance.