561 Cauldwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

561 Cauldwell Avenue is a 6-story, 22-unit New Law Tenement building located in Longwood, constructed in 1918 and currently owned by Vic Martinez. The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints filed in May 2025 regarding various problems including plumbing (sink issues), paint/plaster work, water leaks, and mold, though many of these complaints could not be fully inspected by HPD. The property has active violations requiring attention, including plumbing issues, door/window problems, and unsanitary conditions.

Notably, there were multiple violations issued in November 2024 for Apartment B1, including water heater problems, pest infestations, and various maintenance issues, though most of these were certified as corrected by early 2025. The building experienced some structural concerns in January 2024 when a complaint about building shaking/vibration was investigated, resulting in an Oath violation. An Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation was also issued in January 2024 regarding water damage and floor conditions in the interior stairwell.

The property has a consistent history of pest management, with bedbug reports showing zero infestations in the past several years (2019-2024). While historical rodent inspections from 2010-2022 generally showed compliance with passing results, there was one instance of rat activity noted in May 2018. The building's maintenance record indicates ongoing attention needed for various systems and structures, with multiple violations and complaints suggesting some persistent building maintenance challenges.