1930 Newbold Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 1930 Newbold Avenue in Unionport, owned by Richard Ortecho, has a complex history dating back to its 1929 construction. Most notably, the property has faced significant recent regulatory scrutiny regarding its occupancy status, with multiple violations cited in January 2023 related to an illegal cellar apartment conversion and unauthorized alterations throughout the building. While several violations from early 2023 were subsequently closed, including issues with garbage storage, the building remains under active violation for illegal occupancy and conversion as of 2023, with a penalty of $2,500 imposed by the Environmental Control Board.

The illegal alterations reportedly included unauthorized walls and sheetrock installation throughout the building, as well as unauthorized kitchens and bathrooms. The building experienced multiple maintenance issues in early 2023, with several 311 complaints regarding paint and plaster problems, particularly affecting walls and ceilings, as well as mold concerns. These complaints were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, though no violations were ultimately issued.

More recent records from 2025 show proper bedbug reporting compliance, with no reported infestations in the past two filing periods. Historical records indicate the building has undergone regular rodent inspections, with most passing results, though one failure was recorded in 2013. The property maintains its original classification as a New Law Tenement, which typically denotes certain regulatory requirements regarding building maintenance and tenant protections.