775 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455

The 43-unit, 6-story New Law tenement building at 775 Southern Boulevard in Longwood, owned by Ansel Duvivier and constructed in 1922, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most significantly, there have been multiple instances of water-related problems, with heavy flow water leaks reported in December 2022 (affecting Unit 5A) and May 2021, as well as building-wide heat and hot water problems in January 2021.

Unit 5A has been the subject of several documented violations, including pest infestation (roaches), damaged plaster and paint surfaces, and various plumbing issues, with violations issued in December 2022 regarding ceiling and wall damage. The building's maintenance history shows consistent challenges with basic systems, including a 2020 incident involving malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Unit 2F, along with flooring issues documented in 2020. Recent inspections indicate ongoing pest management efforts, with rodent activity recorded in early 2023, though the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 passed successfully.

The building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations in recent years, with zero instances reported in all filings between 2019 and 2024. While the building has experienced numerous emergency complaints requiring HPD intervention, most issues have been addressed and closed, with recent violations certified as corrected by early 2023. The pattern of complaints suggests persistent challenges with building systems and interior conditions, though recent years have shown some improvement in overall maintenance compliance, particularly with the elimination of bedbug infestations and the most recent successful rodent inspection.