2257 Haviland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The 15-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building at 2257 Haviland Avenue in Unionport, owned by Jeffrey Friedman, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most significant concerns being pest infestations. A Class C violation was issued in October 2023 for cockroach and mice infestations in Apartment N, and multiple unsanitary condition complaints regarding pests were filed in late 2024. The building has also faced multiple inspection challenges, particularly in December 2024, when inspectors were unable to gain access to apartment units for inspections related to various issues including flooring, doors, windows, walls, and fire escape safety.

Recent months have seen continued maintenance complaints, including window frame issues and sanitary concerns, with inspections conducted in March 2025. The building's violation history shows a pattern of maintenance concerns across multiple apartments. In 2024, Apartment I received three B-Class violations requiring attention to bedbug infestations, ceiling plaster and paint repairs, and window issues.

Apartment J reported multiple violations in 2023 including pest problems, bathroom repairs, and door lock issues, though these violations were certified as corrected by November 2024. Despite these ongoing issues, the building's bedbug reporting records from 2019 through 2024 show zero recorded infestations, suggesting effective management of this particular pest type. The property has maintained valid roach and rodent inspections since 2010, with past inspections in 2010 and 2012 showing compliance. Recent building permit records from 2019 indicate authorized work done under three separate permits, though the specific nature of these permits requires further investigation.