2965 East 196th Street, Bronx, NY 10461

The four-story, 53-unit New Law Tenement at 2965 East 196th Street in Pelham Bay, built in 1928 and currently owned by Rosa Ferraro, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaint occurring in February 2025. Between 2022 and 2024, there were several instances of heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, though these were typically resolved promptly according to HPD records.

In October 2024, violations were issued for window frame, plumbing (sink), and multiple issues in Apartment 12A, including problems with bathroom fixtures, window locks, carbon monoxide detectors, and hot water supply. The building has maintained a consistent record of no confirmed bedbug infestations since 2021, with regular monitoring showing zero affected units, and passed rodent inspections in 2019.

Prior to 2023, the building underwent some exterior work in 2018 that resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to suspended scaffolding and unqualified workers, though these were subsequently resolved. The property's maintenance history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with most issues being addressed within reasonable time frames, though two Class C violations from late 2023 concerning building entrance door security remain open as of the latest records. The building's heating system has required repeated attention, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges, but overall, the property has shown compliance with housing maintenance code requirements, as evidenced by the closure of most violations following corrective actions.