618 Crescent Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 10-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 618 Crescent Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood, built in 1912 and owned by Michael Higgins, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there were three documented instances of heat and hot water loss affecting the entire building between 2019 and 2023, though in each case, systems were reportedly restored promptly, with the most recent incident occurring in October 2023. More concerning is the building's recent rodent activity, with failed inspections recorded in both May and June 2025, following a pattern of generally passing inspections between 2022-2024.

The building has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported cases of infestation or re-infestation in the past five years, and three recent HPD inspections (2022-2024) related to bedbug reporting requirements. The most recent issues include a power outage in January 2024 that was quickly resolved, and two rodent inspections in 2025 that did not meet compliance standards. The building has undergone multiple tenant safety inspections in 2024 that resulted in compliance confirmations.

While there have been various maintenance complaints over the years, most have been resolved promptly by HPD. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting according to HPD requirements, with all recent reports showing no instances of infestation. The building's age and history as a New Law Tenement class structure suggest ongoing maintenance needs, though recent years show improvements in documentation and reporting compliance, particularly in bedbug management and safety inspections.