2254 Haviland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The 15-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 2254 Haviland Avenue in Unionport, built in 1928 and currently owned by Jeffrey Friedman, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past two years, particularly between 2023-2024. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, with at least five complaints from 2024 alone, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

The building has also faced challenges with pests, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to insects in 2024 (including a September inspection that documented both roach and mouse infestations in Apartment A), though recent bedbug reports from 2024 indicate no affected units. Other significant issues include plumbing problems (water supply complaints in both 2024 and 2023), electrical lighting concerns, and various violations related to building safety features such as self-closing doors and fire-safety materials.

The building underwent inspections in 2024 that resulted in several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including issues with a defective freezer door gasket, problems with vestibule doors, and two open violations regarding fire-retardant material at the vestibule ceiling and door repairs. While the building has demonstrated compliance with rodent control measures through multiple inspections between 2019-2022, the facility has required consistent monitoring and maintenance of its basic services. The Department of Buildings records show permit activity in 2019 for electrical and plumbing work, though no recent permits are on file that would indicate major improvements or renovations.