1050 Lowell Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 11-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 1050 Lowell Street in Longwood, owned by Avraham Yosef and constructed in 1911, has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout 2025, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems. Between February and June 2025, there were multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water affecting the entire building, with HPD inspections confirming some violations. The building has also faced significant plumbing issues, including water supply problems between June 5-8, 2025, and a slow water leak reported in April 2025.

More serious concerns emerged in December 2024, when the building received multiple Class C violations for various maintenance issues in Apartment 4B, including mouse and roach infestations, floor damage, faucet problems, and inadequate heat supply. The building's systems and infrastructure have been under scrutiny, with an open violation regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2021. Historical records show recurring structural concerns, including a building shaking/vibrating complaint in 2025 that resulted in a partial stop work order, and previous complaints about wall stability in 2021.

The Department of Buildings has documented several instances of pest problems, with rodent activity being recorded throughout 2019-2022, though bedbug inspections from 2019-2023 reported no infestations. While the building has faced various maintenance challenges, including boiler issues (with one complaint in 2023 about defective equipment and denied access for inspection), violations related to building permits, and environmental control board violations regarding wall maintenance, it is worth noting that many complaints were either related to access issues for inspections or were resolved promptly. The current state of the building suggests ongoing infrastructure and maintenance challenges, as evidenced by the pattern of heat, water, and pest-related complaints.