755 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455

The 6-story NEW LAW TENEMENT building at 755 Southern Boulevard in Longwood, built in 1922 and currently owned by Longwood Residences, L.P., has experienced significant heat and hot water issues recently, with nine complaints specifically about building-wide heat and hot water problems documented between October and December 2024. While most of these complaints were eventually closed, some remained open for inspection verification. The building has a history of various maintenance issues, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2019-2021, primarily affecting apartment 6A, which was found to have problems with mice infestation, mold, and various infrastructure issues (such as roof leaks, floor defects, and missing safety equipment).

Recent rodent inspections in 2023-2025 have consistently shown rat activity, indicating an ongoing pest control challenge. The building's emergency exit conditions have been scrutinized, with a 2024 Environmental Control Board violation noting that exit doors were not self-closing, and a 2022 violation related to obstructed exit passageways. The property has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with reports from 2022-2024 showing zero infested units during their annual reporting periods, though previous reports from 2019-2020 had documented isolated infestations.

While the building has faced recurring heat system challenges more recently, it has generally addressed most other maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closure of many previously noted violations. The building's energy efficiency compliance record shows a violation from 2021 for not displaying energy scores, though this was dismissed later that year. Regular rodent inspections have been conducted, with compliance primarily being passed in recent years, suggesting some improvements in pest control measures, though recent rodent activity continues to be noted.