926 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459

The 56-unit, 6-story building at 926 Southern Boulevard in Longwood, owned by Bevery Riddick, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most concerning being persistent heating and plumbing problems. Most recently, in January 2025, there were complaints about both heat/hot water and an electric power outage affecting the entire building, though HPD verified resolution of the heating issue. Throughout 2023, the building faced multiple emergencies involving heat/hot water and water supply problems, with one heat complaint in January 2023 resulting in HPD's inability to gain access for inspection.

The building has also encountered rodent-related challenges, with violations recorded in 2020 and inspections showing rat activity through 2015-2025, though a recent April 2025 inspection resulted in a "Passed" status. Safety regulations and documentation have been a recurring concern, with multiple violations for failure to file required inspection reports between 2019 and 2023, though many were ultimately dismissed. The property has seen regular maintenance attention based on permit issuances from 2018 through 2022, suggesting ongoing efforts to address various building systems.

The building's recent history shows a pattern of emergency maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems, which have required multiple interventions from HPD. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections and maintained some basic safety compliance through various permit approvals, the recurring nature of heating and plumbing issues suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The property has been subject to several violations related to record-keeping and safety requirements, though many of these violations were dismissed following proper documentation or correction. A bedbug report filing for 2024 indicates no infestation during the reporting period (2022-2023), suggesting effective pest management in this regard.