667 Casanova Street, Bronx, NY 10474

The 84-unit, 5-story New Law tenement building at 667 Casanova Street in Hunts Point, owned by Jaime Diaz and constructed in 1920, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025 alone, there were multiple heat/hot water outages affecting the entire building (most recently in May 2025), an indoor air quality issue with sewage odor, and recurring sanitation problems including pest infestations. Between November 2024 and November 2023, the building showed persistent structural and maintenance challenges, with multiple HPD violations recorded for unsanitary conditions, flooring issues, and wall damage requiring attention.

The Department of Buildings has active violations from 2023 related to incomplete construction work on the retaining wall and masonry brick work disrepair, with penalties totaling $12,500. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 indicated continued pest control challenges, despite some compliance passes. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of unresolved and recurring issues, particularly during the past two years.

Noteworthy incidents include multiple HPD violations in late 2024 for pest infestations, floor issues, and wall damage, as well as Department of Buildings concerns regarding fire escape safety, doorway functionality, and various structural repairs. The property has maintained a bedbug-free record since 2019, with no reported infestations through 2023, though rodent activity has been documented in 2023-2025 inspections. While some violations have been addressed, including bathroom repairs in Apartment 3A, numerous issues remain open, particularly concerning building-wide systems and infrastructure. The building's energy efficiency compliance appears to be lacking, with active violations for improper display of energy efficiency scores dating back to 2021.