582 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455

The 35-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 582 Southern Boulevard in Longwood, owned by Joseph Zitolo, was constructed in 1923 and has experienced persistent maintenance challenges in recent years. As of April 2025, the building has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code complaints regarding paint and plaster issues on ceilings and walls. March 2025 saw a series of maintenance issues, including unsanitary conditions (mold), multiple open complaints about paint/plaster problems, and water leaks.

A particularly concerning incident occurred in March 2025 when occupants reported loss of heat and hot water throughout the building, though these services were reportedly restored promptly. The building underwent significant violations remediation in late 2024, particularly in Apartment 13, where multiple issues were addressed including repairs to wooden floors, bathroom plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, and problems with doors. Notably, evidence of recent pest activity has been documented, with rat activity recorded during multiple inspections in 2022 and 2023, despite passing some compliance inspections.

While the building experienced one bedbug infestation in 2020 according to historical records, subsequent annual filings from 2021 to 2024 show no reported infestations. The property has also faced challenges with water-related issues, as evidenced by multiple water leak complaints and a documented heavy flow water leak in March 2025, though some water-related complaints have been closed after investigation. The building's most recent properties indicate a persistent pattern of repair needs, particularly regarding structural maintenance and plumbing systems, while showing some improvement in pest control management in recent years.