1155 East 165th Street, Bronx, NY 10459

This five-story, 11-unit New Law Tenement building at 1155 East 165th Street in Longwood, owned by Sol Day, has experienced a series of maintenance issues in 2025, particularly concerning heat/hot water systems, which were reported as not functioning in multiple instances throughout May and June. The building has also faced plumbing issues, with violations noted for both sink and toilet problems, as well as concerns with electrical lighting. Notably, there have been three documented instances of heavy water leaks in June 2025, and an emergency complaint regarding the roof door/hatch in April 2025. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing challenges, with violations issued in 2024 concerning a rodent infestation (mice and roaches) in apartment 5A, and various maintenance issues in apartment 1A including plaster and painting requirements.

The property's documented history reveals persistent infrastructure concerns, particularly with the heating system, which has generated multiple emergency complaints in 2025. Earlier complaints from 2024 included issues with doors, windows, and various plumbing problems, for which violations were issued. The building has a mixed record with pest management, showing no bedbug infestations in recent inspections (as per filings from 2022-2025), though previous rodent inspections from 2019 indicated rat activity. While there have been several boiler complaints recorded between 2020-2023, inspections generally found no violations, suggesting some improvement in that area.

The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infested units since 2021. The building's history includes regular monitoring for pest control, with rodent inspections showing variable results between 2010 and 2019, though more recent inspections have not been documented. Various building systems continue to require attention, as evidenced by the ongoing stream of 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code violations that have emerged throughout 2025. The combination of repeated heating system failures, plumbing issues, and the need for various repairs and improvements suggests continuing challenges in maintaining building systems and addressing tenant concerns, though many violations from 2024 have been officially closed through certification processes.