1679 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460

1679 Southern Boulevard is a six-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Edwin Torres. The building has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed between February 4-14, 2025, indicating inadequate building-wide heat and hot water conditions, as well as plumbing problems affecting water supply. These recent complaints follow a pattern of maintenance challenges, including a ventilation system violation in 2020 and recurring heat/hot water problems.

The building has also faced pest issues, with documented rodent activity in 2017-2018 and a confirmed bedbug infestation in late 2024, though previous years' bedbug reports showed no infestations. The property has a history of maintenance violations that have required attention, particularly affecting apartments 3B, 3C, and 6C. These include issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors (2021), ceiling plaster and paint problems (2023), and pest infestations.

While some violations have been certified as corrected, including those related to roaches and mice in apartment 6C (October 2023), the building continues to experience infrastructure challenges. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development has conducted multiple inspections and responded to various service requests, though access issues have sometimes limited their ability to verify conditions directly. The most recent rounds of complaints in February 2025 suggest ongoing concerns with basic building systems that may impact resident comfort and quality of life.