3514 Rochambeau Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The 3514 Rochambeau Avenue building, a 6-story, 45-unit New Law Tenement constructed in 1927, has experienced significant recent challenges, most notably a major 3-alarm fire in February 2025 that caused substantial damage to multiple floors, particularly affecting apartments 4G, 4D, and 5D, and compromising structural elements including floor joists and walls. This incident triggered several active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to fire damage, including requirements for emergency repairs and the installation of a sidewalk shed for safety.

The building has also been under scrutiny for persistent maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) violations from late 2024, including problems with pests (mice and roaches), smoke detector maintenance, plaster and paint conditions, and carbon monoxide safety systems, primarily concentrated in apartments 3G and 3H. In 2025, the building has generated numerous HPD complaints, particularly in the first half of the year, with multiple issues related to doors, safety systems, and general maintenance matters, though many inspections were unable to be completed.

The property has been proactive in addressing rodent control, with multiple bait applications and passed inspections throughout 2024 and 2025, though earlier inspections in 2022 showed rat activity. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (2021-2024), the building's overall condition has raised concerns, particularly following the recent fire, with active violations regarding fire damage, exterior wall deterioration, and a requirement for structural evaluation by engineers. The building's management has received multiple violations for failure to maintain proper documentation for safety systems in previous years, though some of these historical violations were ultimately dismissed.