1166 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 30-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 1166 Simpson Street in the Longwood neighborhood, built in 1911 and currently owned by Wfha Home Street Llc., has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most recently, in June 2025, multiple complaints were filed and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding various building systems and maintenance issues, including flooring/stairs, ventilation systems, appliances, doors, and electrical outlets. All of these complaints were investigated, but no violations were issued.

The building has a documented history of pest issues, with multiple violations related to rodent infestations in recent years. Specifically, in 2023-2024, there were recorded infestations of mice and roaches in both Apartment 1A and Apartment 5B, though some related violations from 2024 remain open. There were also significant building maintenance concerns noted in 2023-2024, including issues with door security, stairway hazards, and various maintenance problems throughout the building. The property experienced rat activity as recently as March 2025, though subsequently passed rodent inspections in May 2025.

Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a zero infestation count for bedbugs over the past several reporting periods from 2020 through 2024. The building's most pressing current regulatory concern is an active violation from June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2021 External Low Pressure Inspection. The property has undergone multiple infrastructure inspections, with varying results, including several "Failed for Other Reasons" designations in 2023, though recent inspections have shown improvement with passed results. The consistent pattern of maintenance requests and violations, while often resolved without formal violations being issued, suggests ongoing maintenance and building systems challenges that the property management has been addressing over time.