784 Cauldwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The two-family house at 784 Cauldwell Avenue in the Longwood neighborhood, owned by 784 Cauldwell Ave LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in July 2024, there have been recurring problems with garbage/recycling storage, receiving HPD violations for unsanitary conditions.

The building has faced multiple plumbing-related challenges in 2024, including water supply issues (February 2024) and problems with sinks and appliances, some of which were classified as emergencies. Early 2023 saw concerns about heat and hot water, as well as a power outage, though some of these issues were verified as corrected by HPD. The Department of Buildings (DOB) records from late 2023 show more serious concerns regarding unauthorized modifications to the property, particularly in December 2023 when interior construction work was discovered in the cellar area, including partition walls, additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and electrical modifications.

These violations were associated with an illegal conversion complaint, indicating the cellar had been converted into an additional dwelling unit. A vacate order was initially issued but was rescinded in May 2024. While these violations were eventually dismissed, they suggest the building has undergone unauthorized renovations that may have impacted its original two-family structure and systems.