686 Rosewood Street, Bronx, NY 10467

686 Rosewood Street is a 5-story, 29-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928 and currently owned by Steve Finkelstein. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, with at least four documented complaints between late 2024 and 2025, including an emergency complaint in May 2025. More recently, in June 2025, there are multiple open complaints regarding plumbing issues, heat/hot water, water leaks, and flooring conditions.

The building has also faced several significant maintenance challenges, including pest infestations in December 2024 (both mold and rodent issues), an unsatisfactory rodent inspection result in November 2024, and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring repairs to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and addressing pest infestations. The building's history shows three failed attempts to inspect for illegal conversion issues between 2023 and 2024, though no violations were found in September 2023. While there have been some bedbug incidents recorded between 2019 and 2024, most recent filings in 2024-2025 show no active infestations.

The property has had periodic issues with electrical systems, including a switch/outlet problem in February 2025, and several heating system complaints. Notably, multiple violations were issued in December 2024 for Apartment 2D, including issues with paint conditions, electrical outlets, and plumbing systems, though these were subsequently certified as resolved in early 2025. Recent inspections and filings suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly with systems affecting resident comfort such as heating, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure. The building's age and history of maintenance issues indicate a pattern of recurring problems, particularly with basic building systems and safety equipment.