2455 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 36-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 2455 Grand Avenue in Kingsbridge, owned by Wilfried Matz and constructed in 1926, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating and hot water problems in 2025, with two emergency complaints filed in January and February.

The building has also faced ongoing sanitation challenges, particularly concerning garbage and recycling storage, with multiple non-emergency complaints filed between May and August 2024. Recent inspections have revealed several active housing maintenance code violations from August 2024, including issues with refuse accumulation in various areas of the building, insufficient garbage receptacles, and problems with floor tiles and doors in the public hall. The building's safety systems have required attention, with violations noted for carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector issues in apartment 3F, along with reports of roach infestation in that unit.

There is also a concerning history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat presence between 2019 and 2025, though the most recent inspection in May 2025 resulted in a passing compliance result. The property has several active Department of Buildings violations related to energy efficiency requirements, including failure to display energy scores and submit external low-pressure inspection filings from 2018 to 2024. While the building has maintained consistent bedbug reporting records showing no infestations from 2019 to 2024, the recurring heating, sanitation, and rodent issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.