1125 Evergreen Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 40-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 1125 Evergreen Avenue in Soundview, owned by Hawatha Selby, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent months. From December 2024 through July 2025, there have been multiple reports of heating, plumbing, and general maintenance problems, including recurring issues with heat and hot water systems in both the whole building and individual apartments, water supply problems, and pest infestations. Notably, there are multiple open violations from November 2024 involving apartment 2J, including inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, tile damage, and evidence of rodent infestation, while apartment G2 has similar safety compliance issues.

The building's systems have shown persistent problems, with multiple emergency plumbing issues in April 2025 and electrical and heating concerns earlier in the year. The property underwent several inspections in 2024-2025, with mixed results. While there have been successful rodent control measures implemented in several inspections, recent housing maintenance code violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

The Department of Buildings has recorded two significant complaints in recent years regarding egress issues and potential illegal conversion, though one was closed without finding violations. Despite these concerns, the building's bedbug reporting for the past four years shows no documented infestations. The property was issued multiple violations in 2024-2025 that require attention, particularly regarding safety equipment like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, window guards, and rodent control measures. A permit was issued in 2018 for some unspecified work, but no recent permits have been recorded that might address current conditions.