782 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

The 23-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 782 Union Avenue in Longwood, owned by Martin Lalli, has experienced several recurring issues over the past two years (2024-2025) that warrant attention. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water complaints, with three separate incidents reported in 2025 alone, though heat and hot water were restored in each case, according to HPD records. The building has also faced persistent sanitary challenges, evidenced by multiple pest-related complaints in both 2024 and 2025, and a brief period of rodent activity noted in September 2023, with a subsequent compliance inspection showing no violations in November 2023.

The October 2024 inspection revealed several safety-related violations that were subsequently resolved, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1B, and an issue with a non-self-closing door in Apartment 1E. Apartment 4C was found to have multiple maintenance issues, including problems with the refrigerator door gasket, door lock, bathroom door, and kitchen electrical outlet - all of which were addressed by December 2024. The building's heating system has been a recurring concern, with emergency complaints about heat and hot water continuing into 2025. However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a consistent bedbug-free record since 2021, with no reported infestations or re-infested units in recent years, as confirmed by the most recent bedbug reports through 2024.

The property has generally passed rodent inspections, though there was one failure in 2016 and a report of rat activity in 2022, with subsequent improvements noted in later inspections. The building's maintenance history, while showing regular tenant complaints and necessary repairs, indicates that most issues are being addressed, with HPD inspections generally finding no violations in recent years. The property has undergone various maintenance and safety improvements, including the installation of required safety signage related to gas leaks and bedbug prevention, though these requirements were initially cited as violations in the October 2024 inspection. The building's heating system remains a notable area of concern, given the pattern of complaints and service requests over the past two years, particularly during winter months.