1719 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460

The 6-story, 70-unit New Law Tenement at 1719 Boston Road, built in 1928 and currently owned by Hawatha Selby, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly between 2025 and 2024. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heating and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed about inadequate service affecting both whole-building and individual units. The building has also faced challenges with gas supply to cooking appliances, including multiple violations related to electric/gas ranges.

More recent concerns include a mold issue reported in April 2025, which resulted in HPD violations being issued, and various infrastructure problems such as elevator maintenance complaints and fire escape safety violations. The property has a history of violations related to building systems and safety requirements. An inspection in December 2024 revealed several issues requiring attention, including problems with self-closing doors, fire retardant walls, and access to the heating system.

Three high-pressure inspection violations from 2023 remain active, indicating ongoing regulatory compliance challenges. The building's maintenance record shows relatively consistent rodent control success, with multiple passed inspections between 2015 and 2022, though there was one failed inspection in 2011. Importantly, the building has maintained an infestation-free status for bedbugs over the past five reporting periods from 2020 through 2025, suggesting effective pest management practices in this regard.