1236 Virginia Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 92-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement at 1236 Virginia Avenue in Unionport, built in 1928 and currently owned by Rrok Gjura, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning are the repeated heat and hot water complaints in 2024 (three incidents between January and December) that, while investigated and closed by HPD, suggest ongoing temperature regulation challenges. In October 2023, multiple Class C violations were documented regarding unsafe roof access, including illegal fastenings at bulkhead doors and the need for proper handsets for unobstructed entry, though these were subsequently certified as corrected.

The building has also faced gas supply issues, with a specific violation documented in Apartment 6E in October 2023. Looking at the building's history, there has been consistent attention to building systems, with multiple electrical complaints between 2020-2021, including wiring, lighting, and outlet issues, though most were closed with no violations found upon inspection. The property has maintained a clean record for bedbugs, with no infestations reported in the past five years, and successful rodent inspections in 2019, 2014, 2013, and 2010.

However, there has been ongoing concern regarding exterior maintenance reporting, with multiple violations between 2018-2022 related to the failure to submit required Cycle 8A and 9A reports for critical examination of exterior walls, totaling penalties of $6,250, though the balance due is currently $0. The building's inspection and complaint history shows a pattern of responsive management to most issues, with many complaints resulting in prompt inspections and resolutions. Notable historical violations include a 2022 issue in Apartment 4K involving door casing repairs and a water leak, and a 2019 complaint regarding construction work without proper permits. Recent bedbug and rodent inspections indicate the building is currently pest-free, and the majority of housing maintenance code complaints have been resolved without resulting violations.