1940 Andrews Avenue South, Bronx, NY 10453

1940 Andrews Avenue South is a 6-story, 43-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Martin Meyer. The property has experienced persistent heating system issues in recent months, with multiple complaints in February and March 2025 regarding lack of heat and hot water throughout the building, though these complaints were typically resolved promptly according to HPD records. The building has also faced maintenance challenges, including a February 2025 pest complaint (unsanitary conditions) that HPD could not inspect initially, and various housing maintenance code violations.

Notably, an August 2024 inspection revealed several violations in apartment 66 on the 6th floor, including issues with smoke detector functionality, door self-closing mechanisms, and multiple window problems, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. There are several active and recent concerns related to building systems and infrastructure. An active violation from November 2022 pertains to unaddressed swarm conditions, and there are two active ECB violations from 2019 regarding building walls or appurtenances and the failure to submit required critical examination reports.

The elevator system has been a recurring issue, with multiple complaints between 2021-2025, including an active complaint as of January 2025 regarding multiple devices on the property. The building's recent rodent inspection history shows some variability, with passes in 2019 and 2024, but reports of rat activity in 2023 and 2024. Bedbug reports have generally been favorable, with most recent filings (2024, 2023) showing no active infestation cases, though there was one reported case in 2021 that was resolved. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with various systems, particularly heating and elevator services, though the property has shown some responsiveness to addressing violations when they are identified.