695 Beck Street, Bronx, NY 10455

At 695 Beck Street in Longwood, this 4-story, 10-unit New Law Tenement built in 1909 and currently owned by Israel Deutsch, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. In February 2024, the building faced both unsanitary conditions involving mold and multiple safety violations requiring attention. These included failures to post mandatory notices regarding smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detection, and heating system access, as well as missing building registration information and gas leak procedures.

While some violations were subsequently closed, several remain open as of October 2023. The building underwent work in 2021 that prompted multiple Department of Buildings complaints regarding site safety and housekeeping, though inspections found no violations at that time. Environmental Control Board violations from April 2021 were resolved, related to inadequate housekeeping and safety measures during construction. The property has maintained a generally good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent four reporting periods from 2020-2025.

The building has consistently passed rodent inspections, with the most recent inspection in January 2023 showing compliance. While there have been various maintenance issues documented over the years, including a missing self-closing door at the front entrance noted in 2024, the building has shown responsiveness to many violations. The owner has filed appropriate annual bedbug reports with no infested units reported in recent years, indicating proper pest management practices. The property's age and recent violation history suggest ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding safety signage and notification requirements, though many historical issues appear to have been addressed.