2755 Sedgwick Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 62-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 2755 Sedgwick Avenue in Kingsbridge, owned by Jacob Schwartz and built in 1923, has experienced persistent maintenance issues throughout recent years, with particular attention needed to water-related problems. Most notably, there have been multiple water-related complaints and inspections in 2025 alone, including a heavy flow water leak in June 2025, a slow water leak in January 2025, and various plumbing issues including a bathtub/shower complaint in March 2025. The building has also faced electrical challenges, evidenced by power outage complaints and lighting issues in early 2025, as well as chronic rat activity indicated in several inspections throughout 2024-2025, despite a passing compliance inspection in June 2025.

The property has undergone several important maintenance and compliance inspections since 2018, revealing various issues that have been addressed over time. In December 2024, significant violations were documented in apartment 3K, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, unsafe electrical wiring conditions, and problems requiring attention to doors. Other notable concerns include a lack of adequate heat in apartment 1C and plaster/paint issues in apartment 4L documented in December 2024. The building's more recent history shows active responses to maintenance issues, with multiple work permits issued between 2018-2019, though two violations from 2019 remain active as of 2023.

Recent bedbug reports from 2021-2024 indicate no infestation issues during their respective reporting periods, suggesting effective pest management practices have been implemented for this specific problem. The building's compliance history shows regular inspections for various safety concerns, including tenant safety inspections performed in 2020 and 2021, and multiple responses to complaints about egress issues, wall conditions, and illegal activities. Between 2022-2025, there has been a pattern of water-related issues, electrical problems, and pest control requirements, though many of these have been addressed through HPD interventions and subsequent repairs. The property has maintained current bedbug reporting compliance, with no recorded infestations in the past four reporting periods, and recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with passing inspections indicating some improvement in pest management, despite earlier definitive rat activity findings in 2024.