1775 Davidson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 6-story, 47-unit New Law Tenement building at 1775 Davidson Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Moshe Piller and constructed in 1929, has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025. Most notably, there has been a persistent rodent infestation problem, with multiple HPD complaints and rodent inspections indicating ongoing rat activity, including violations in Apartment 4B that required the abatement of both mice and roaches. Recent service requests from 2025 (completed June) regarding unsanitary conditions related to pests resulted in closed complaints due to lack of access for inspection.

The building has also faced several significant infrastructure and safety concerns, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to doors, appliances, and various repairs needed throughout the building. Of particular concern are the numerous Department of Buildings (DOB) violations regarding work without permits and work contrary to stop work orders, particularly in early 2024, suggesting unauthorized construction activities. Multiple elevator-related issues were documented in 2024, resulting in ECB violations and penalties related to inoperability and missing safety features.

The building's exterior maintenance has been a point of focus, with historical violations dated 2020-2022 related to facade maintenance and required submission of critical examination reports. While bedbug infestations have not been reported in recent filings (2022-2024), the building has a documented history of pest-related complaints through 2025, indicating ongoing sanitation challenges. The property has passed some inspections (including rodent compliance checks), but the pattern of complaints and violations suggests persistent maintenance and safety concerns requiring ongoing attention.