3069 Barker Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 5-unit, 2-story New Law Tenement building at 3069 Barker Avenue in Olinville, owned by Gerardo Romero, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years. Between December 2022 and 2025, there have been eight documented complaints about inadequate heat or hot water, impacting both individual apartments and the entire building. The most recent complaint in January 2025 was resolved within two days upon verification that conditions had been corrected.

The building also faced rodent-related challenges, with Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspections in February and September 2023 resulting in violations, though a November 2023 compliance inspection passed. The property, built in 1931, has a history of various maintenance issues requiring attention. In 2020, multiple violations were recorded in the Base Me apartment, including problems with a broken lock set, missing door knobs, and a defective bathroom tub, though most of these were subsequently certified as corrected.

The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug control reporting since 2020, with no infestations or re-infestations reported in the last five annual filings. More recently, in 2023, the Department of Buildings received complaints regarding construction and electrical wiring issues, though inspections did not warrant violations. While the building has experienced several emergency maintenance situations requiring HPD intervention, most complaints have been addressed promptly, typically within a few days of being reported. The property's heating system appears to be the most persistent maintenance concern, with multiple recurring issues documented over the past three years.