1710 Andrews Avenue South, Bronx, NY 10453

The 82-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 1710 Andrews Avenue South in Morris Heights, owned by Evelin Castillo, has experienced recurring maintenance issues during the reporting period from 2020 to 2025. The building has faced multiple heating and hot water system problems, particularly evident in early 2025 when there were several complaints about inadequate heat and hot water supply. More recently, in March 2025, there was a complaint about unsanitary conditions related to pests, which HPD inspectors were unable to investigate due to access issues.

The building has ongoing pest management challenges, as demonstrated by multiple unsanitary condition complaints, with a confirmed mice infestation currently documented in Apartment 5D and evidence of roach infestations in Apartment 4F from December 2024 inspections. The property has several open violations and historical issues that merit attention, including an active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to submit required exterior wall examination reports, with a penalty of $1,250 imposed. There are also significant heating system maintenance concerns, with multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water issues reported throughout 2025.

The building's elevator system has had documented problems in previous years, with violations recorded in 2020 and 2022, though inspections found no violations at the time. While the building experienced a bedbug infestation in 2024-2025, three units were successfully eradicated, and there has been some rodent activity noted in recent inspections, with bait applied as of July 2025. The property has maintained regular rodent inspections, with varying results between passed and failed inspections throughout the years, indicating ongoing pest management efforts.