1574 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460

The 50-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 1574 Boston Road in East Morrisania, owned by Paul Francis and constructed in 1929, is currently facing several significant maintenance challenges as of 2025. The building has multiple active violations related to structural and safety concerns, including problems with the facade showing spalling bricks, cracked stucco, damaged stone, and window sills. There are also active complaints regarding elevator service continuity, with multiple complaints about a single device elevator with no alternate service between 2024 and 2025.

The building has accumulated several environmental control board violations related to pedestrian safety and building maintenance, including issues with sidewalk shed conditions, unobstructed exit passageways, and an expired sidewalk shed permit, resulting in substantial penalties totaling $70,000. Additionally, there are multiple failures to file required energy benchmarking reports and maintain proper energy efficiency displays. The building's recent history shows recurring rodent issues, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 resulting in a "failed for other reasons" designation.

There have been numerous Department of Buildings violations recorded between 2023 and 2025, including multiple instances of failure to maintain the building in a code-compliant manner and problems with building management responsibilities. The sidewalk shed and elevator issues appear to be ongoing concerns, with multiple active complaints as of 2025. While the building has passed several rodent inspections in the past dating back to 2010, the most recent inspection results indicate persistent pest management challenges.