725 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455

The 6-story, 58-unit building at 725 Southern Boulevard in Longwood, owned by Eleanor Patrick, was constructed in 1925 as a New Law Tenement and has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years. As of June 2025, there are multiple open complaints with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) including problems with walls (paint/plaster), intercom systems, plumbing (bathtub/shower), and heavy water leaks. Recent inspections in 2025 have also revealed concerns with pest control, heavy water flow issues, and mold problems, while rodent inspections between May and June 2024-2025 have documented persistent rat activity despite bait application attempts.

The building has a history of plumbing and general maintenance issues, with numerous open complaints recorded in 2025 related to water supply, bathroom facilities, and intercom systems. The property has undergone several inspections and received various violations over the past years. In December 2024, violations were documented for encumbrances in public halls on multiple floors, accumulation of refuse, and security issues including problems with locks and self-closing doors.

Previous violations from 2019 noted issues with flue pipes, exterior wall cracks, and boiler problems, though these were subsequently resolved. While there were isolated incidents of bedbug infestations reported in 2018-2019, the most recent reports from 2022-2024 indicate no such occurrences. The building's recent maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure systems, as evidenced by multiple heating/hot water complaints in May 2025, though some issues were temporarily resolved. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infestations in recent years.