2359 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460

The five-story, 20-unit tenement building at 2359 Southern Boulevard in Belmont, owned by Heng Ly, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Since February 2025, the building has faced multiple unresolved complaints requiring HPD inspections, including concerns about doors, windows, refrigeration equipment, kitchen appliances, and pest infestations, though in many cases inspectors were unable to complete their evaluations. The property has a troubling history of unresolved maintenance issues, particularly evident in 2021 when multiple violations were documented in apartment 2A, including problems with pest infestations (mice and roaches), defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a malfunctioning fire escape door lock, and water leak issues.

While some violations from 2021-2022 are marked as closed, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance. The building's inspection history shows periodic rodent issues, with three "Passed" results and three instances of "Rat Activity" noted between 2022 and early 2023. However, more recent rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have passed.

Importantly, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past six years. Recent building maintenance records from 2022 show violations related to door closures, painting requirements, and fire safety measures, though most of these have been addressed and closed. The property has also received multiple permits for plumbing and electrical work, with the most recent permits issued in 2019 and 2020, indicating some effort to maintain building systems.