2114 Haviland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 32-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 2114 Haviland Avenue in Unionport, built in 1920 and owned by Kenneth Yustman, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heat and hot water systems. Between 2020 and 2024, there were six documented heat/hot water complaints affecting the entire building, with the most recent emergency complaint filed in January 2024. The building has also faced periodic plumbing issues, as evidenced by a bathtub/shower complaint in 2024 that could not be inspected due to access issues.

Multiple violations related to building safety were recorded in 2022 and 2020, including issues with fire safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), electrical systems, and plumbing components, though most have been resolved or closed. The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations, with two units affected in 2020, four units in 2021, though recent filings from 2022 through 2024 indicate no current infestations. Significant structural and system maintenance matters have been reported, including multiple heating system failures and water-related complaints in 2021/2022, with some requiring emergency responses. The building underwent various inspections that revealed violations requiring correction, including problems with plaster, paint, and hardware in apartment 8A during 2020.

Recent Department of Buildings and Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 indicate ongoing concerns with construction safety and electrical wiring, though these violations remain active as of the latest records. The building's maintenance record shows some improvement in recent years, with no new bedbug infestations reported since 2022 and several past violations having been addressed, including electrical and plumbing issues. Rodent inspections performed between 2010 and 2022 have consistently passed. However, the recurring nature of heat and hot water complaints, as well as the frequency of various maintenance issues, suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure that should be monitored for recurrence.