1459 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 1459 White Plains Road in Parkchester, owned by Newton Reid and constructed in 1925, has experienced recurring heat and maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between December 2023 and December 2024, there were three separate heat/hot water complaints affecting individual apartments and the entire building, with one incident in December 2024 classified as an emergency.

Other recent concerns include an electrical emergency reported in June 2025 and a door-related issue in May 2024. The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly in 2019 when multiple complaints (including for mold, pests, and deteriorating paint/plaster) were filed, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. The property has maintained an active pest control program, with bedbug reporting showing zero infested units for the past three years (2022-2025), and rodent activity was recorded during inspections in 2022, with initial inspections showing rat activity.

Safety violations have been addressed over time, including the repair of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in 2018 and various other maintenance issues. The building's management has generally responded to emergency complaints, as evidenced by multiple cases being resolved through tenant verification of corrections, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to access units for inspection. The property has filed annual bedbug reports consistently showing no infestation during the reporting period.