1537 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10462

The five-story, 19-unit New Law Tenement at 1537 White Plains Road in Parkchester, owned by Frances Lombardi, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges since at least 2016. The building's most recent issues, as of mid-2025, include unaddressed complaints about doors/windows and persistent pest problems, with four separate pest-related complaints filed in May 2025 alone.

Prior to this, there were significant concerns about heat and hot water availability in late 2024 affecting the entire building, along with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, including mold and intercom system failures. The building has documented rodent activity as recently as December 2024, following two failed inspections between 2016-2018, though it passed an inspection in July 2023. The property has a notable history of bedbug infestations, with the most recent annual report (2024) showing no active infestations, following several years of documented cases ranging from 2 to 6 affected units between 2019 and 2023.

Recent violations from October 2024 indicate ongoing problems in Apartment C specifically, including illegal security modifications and pest infestations (mice and roaches), though these issues are not yet certified as resolved. Other recent violations (July 2024 inspections) affected Apartments 2D and 3B, including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, door hardware, and water leakage. The building's inspection and complaint history suggests persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control, building systems (heat/hot water), and compliance with safety regulations.