667 East 232nd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

The 6-story, 61-unit New Law Tenement building at 667 East 232nd Street in Wakefield, owned by Carlos Hernandez and constructed in 1929, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, between November-December 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, resulting in three separate inspections where HPD was unable to gain access to verify conditions. These incidents culminated in violations indicating inadequate heat supply and excessively hot water in Apartment 3F.

More recently, in February 2025, two new complaints were filed regarding window pane and wall conditions, both of which remain unresolved as of this report's date. The building has also faced structural and safety challenges, particularly regarding roof access. In October 2024, multiple violations were issued concerning the roof door security, including defective self-closing doors and improper fastenings, though these were subsequently certified as corrected.

The property has maintained a generally good record regarding pest control, with no documented bedbug cases between 2020-2024, and only one confirmed infestation in 2019 that was promptly eradicated. Rodent inspections between 2016-2022 show a mix of compliance and failure results, though the most recent inspections in late 2022 passed. The elevator system has been a recurring concern, with complaints in 2019 and 2020, but no violations were found during inspections. A recent permit for electrical work was issued in August 2023, indicating ongoing maintenance activity at the property.