2766 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 54-unit, 6-story "New Law Tenement" building at 2766 Barnes Avenue in Allerton, built in 1929 and currently owned by Ved Parkash, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent problems, with rat sightings reported in May 2025 that Health Department inspectors were unable to verify due to access issues. The building has also undergone multiple plumbing, electrical, and sanitary inspections in 2025, revealing violations that required correction.

These included issues with basin/sink plumbing, electrical outlets/switches, window frames, and various sanitary conditions including mold (April 2025) - with multiple complaints recorded in the Housing Maintenance Code system between April 2025 and June 2025. The building's elevator and boiler systems have been recurring concerns, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations regarding defective equipment and service requirements between 2022 and 2025, including a notable incident in January 2025 involving defective equipment that required an Oath Violation. Apartment-specific issues have been documented, particularly in Apartments 1A and A5, including problems with ceilings, bathroom fixtures, and pest infestations.

The building's management has a history of pest control challenges, though recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show fewer incidents with no active infestations reported since 2023. Environmental Control Board violations from 2023-2025 indicate ongoing compliance issues, particularly relating to elevator safety systems with penalties assessed for non-compliance. Despite these challenges, the property has maintained some basic compliance, with recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 generally passing, though earlier inspections between 2019 and 2022 show varying results with instances of rat activity.