1374 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, 14-unit New Law Tenement building at 1374 Boston Road in Morrisania, owned by Laquasia Thomas, has experienced several maintenance and environmental issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, there were multiple complaints about various problems including electrical issues, unsanitary conditions (pests), mold, plumbing, flooring, wall conditions, and door problems. While some issues were investigated and closed without violations, others remained unresolved due to incomplete inspections.

The building has an active open violation from September 2024 concerning defective hardwood floors, bathroom tiles, kitchen sink issues, a self-closing door, floor tiles, and existing mold conditions in Apartment 1A. There are also two boiler-related ECB violations from 2019 that remain active with penalties totaling $1,250. The property has a documented history of rodent and pest management challenges, with multiple rat activity inspections between 2015 and 2023 showing periodic problems, though inspections in 2010-2018 generally passed.

The building's maintenance records reveal ongoing issues with plumbing, flooring, electrical systems, and sanitation, with multiple complaints about pests and mold conditions. Bedbug reports from 2019-2024 show variable infestation history, but most recent reports indicate no active infestations. The Department of Buildings has active violations related to failure to file 2018 external low-pressure inspections, and previous violations regarding a missing rating plate on the boiler remain unresolved. The building's age (constructed in 1905) and recent maintenance history suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and environmental conditions that require attention.