762 Cauldwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, 20-unit tenement building at 762 Cauldwell Avenue in Longwood, currently owned by Evelisse Sanjurjo, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in January 2025, there was an emergency heat/hot water issue affecting the entire building, which was resolved within two days. The building has faced recurring heating and water-related problems, with similar heat/hot water complaints in March 2024, and multiple water leak incidents between 2022-2024, including heavy flow and slow leaks.

The building is currently facing open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of December 2024 related to fire safety, including a defective fire door and a missing shoe on the fire escape ladder, as well as a maintenance violation in Apartment 5 concerning various repair needs. The property has a concerning history of rodent inspections, with failed results in 2023 (September and October) and documented rat activity in 2009. Regarding bedbug management, the building has maintained a record of zero infested units in the past three reporting periods (2019-2023).

Significant plumbing and sanitary issues have been documented, including mold and sewage problems in 2022-2023, with some violations resulting from these complaints. The Department of Buildings has noted issues with the building's boiler system, leading to environmental control board violations indicating failure to comply with previous orders and requiring corrections. While the building has passed some recent safety inspections, including a completed repair notice involving window guards and various maintenance items in Apartment 5, there remain several open violations that require attention, particularly regarding fire safety equipment and building maintenance standards.