2785 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 49-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building at 2785 Sedgwick Avenue in Kingsbridge, owned by Steve Finkelstein, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. The property has faced persistent heating and hot water issues throughout early 2025, with multiple HPD complaints filed between January and April 2025, though most were subsequently resolved.

Of particular concern is the building's structural condition, with active DOB violations from late 2023 noting a severely deteriorating façade with large step cracks, separated mortar joints, and spalling brickwork on the east elevation, as well as problems with the leaning/bulging masonry parapet wall and corroded structural steel lintels. The elevator system has been a recurring issue, with multiple complaints in 2024-2025 regarding inadequate service and malfunctioning equipment, resulting in ECB violations and fines. Health and safety concerns have been documented through various HPD inspections, including unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage (most recently in April 2025) and rodent activity, with failed inspections recorded in 2025 and 2024.

Apartment 3H has documented violations from a December 2024 inspection, including issues with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, kitchen ceiling conditions, and a reported cockroach infestation. Although the building has maintained a relatively consistent record regarding bedbug infestations, with most recent reports showing no active cases, the property has experienced multiple periods of heating system failures and associated tenant complaints. Recent inspections have also documented various public area maintenance issues, including problems with fire escape accessibility and building code compliance requirements, with multiple active violations requiring correction.