858 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459

The 6-story New Law Tenement building at 858 Southern Boulevard in Longwood, owned by Steve Zervoudis, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues in recent months. The most pressing current concerns include multiple open emergency complaints from June 2025 regarding carbon monoxide detectors, door issues, and electrical systems, as well as an open non-emergency complaint about electrical outlets/switches. The building has also faced significant heat and hot water system problems in May 2025, with multiple complaints requiring HPD intervention, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored during inspections.

Additionally, there are multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from a December 2024 inspection of apartment 5F, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), mold, and various maintenance issues such as broken window panes, floor tiles, and plumbing concerns. The property has a mixed history of maintenance and inspection results, with rodent inspections showing consistent passing results between 2010 and 2025, though there were active rodent activity findings in late 2012. The building experienced an emergency situation with no documented bedbug infestations since 2019, suggesting effective pest management.

Recent emergency violation categories in June 2025 include door/window problems, electrical issues, and concerns about carbon monoxide detectors. Notably, there was a significant cluster of maintenance issues in June 2025, with multiple complaints requiring HPD inspection attempts that could not be completed. The building's maintenance record also shows historical complaints about various systems, including an open ECB violation from 2022 related to unauthorized work for an accessory business awning. While the property has maintained compliance with basic rodent inspections, the recent cluster of emergency complaints and ongoing violations suggest emerging maintenance challenges that require attention.