974 Anderson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 5-story, 9-unit New Law Tenement building at 974 Anderson Avenue in Highbridge, owned by David Strauss and built in 1908, has experienced significant maintenance issues, particularly during 2025. The most pressing concerns have been with the heating and hot water systems, with multiple complaints and emergency service requests throughout May and June 2025 indicating persistent problems affecting the entire building. There have also been recurring water issues, with several water leak complaints, including heavy flow incidents. A comprehensive inspection in December 2024 revealed multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in apartment 5R, including problems with paint, tile maintenance, and hot water availability, all of which were certified as corrected between February and April 2025.

The building has faced various structural and safety concerns over recent years, including active violations for a corroded decorative cornice and a defective fire escape window security gate. Multiple environmental inspections between 2023-2025 have shown fluctuating rodent activity, though most recent inspections have passed. Importantly, the building has maintained a pest-free record for bedbugs since 2021, with no reported infestations. Historical complaints from 2021-2023 included issues with egress blockage and various electrical concerns, though many were found to have no violations at the time of inspection.

Two significant complaints regarding the Certificate of Occupancy and illegal hotel rooms were filed in 2023-2025, though access was denied for inspection in one case, and no violation was warranted in another. The property has had multiple emergency service requests that were subsequently closed, often with violations issued that required correction. Recent inspections have demonstrated some responsiveness to violations, with most being officially closed after correction. The building's maintenance patterns suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly with heating and water systems, though there has been some progress in addressing various housing code violations over time.