1355 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452

The 48-unit, 5-story building at 1355 Grand Concourse in Mount Eden, known as a New Law Tenement, has experienced significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, particularly throughout 2025. Most notably, there are recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple HPD complaints indicating either temporary outages or restoration verification issues across the entire building between March and April 2025. Structural and safety concerns are also evident, with ongoing issues related to doors and windows (as of June 2025), water leaks, and flooring problems, most notably in May 2025 when HPD inspections could not be completed due to access issues. The building's 2024 inspection records revealed serious problems in apartment 5D, including mold, pest infestations (both mice and roaches), and missing safety devices (carbon monoxide and smoke detectors).

These violations, along with multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints regarding water supply, flooring, and various maintenance issues, indicate a pattern of persistent maintenance challenges. The building has a documented history of unauthorized modifications and safety concerns, particularly during 2018-2019, with several Department of Buildings complaints regarding illegal conversions and work without permits, specifically related to basement apartments and unauthorized partitions. Red flags also include repeated failure to maintain building systems in compliance with code requirements, such as fire safety and exit pathways. Recent inspections have shown recurring rat activity, though there have been recent passes of compliance tests, suggesting ongoing pest control efforts.

While the building has maintained a zero infestation rate for bedbugs in reported periods since 2019, the persistent maintenance issues and recent plumbing concerns (Emergency plumbing complaints in June 2025) suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and management response times. The current ownership, under Usher Anshel, has been responsible for addressing numerous violations and complaints over the years, with varying degrees of compliance. The building's management history shows periods of both addressing and experiencing challenges with maintaining compliance across various regulatory requirements, resulting in fines and violations that typically require correction through proper procedures. The building's age (constructed in 1923) and classification as a New Law Tenement add historical context to the current maintenance landscape, where many basic systems like heating and plumbing have required repeated attention through government complaints and inspections.