126 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454

The four-story, 8-unit tenement building at 126 Alexander Avenue in Port Morris, managed by Douglas Sitt, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent being a slow water leak reported in July 2023 and closed in January 2024. The building has a documented pattern of heating and hot water problems, particularly evident in January 2022 when three separate emergency complaints were filed regarding insufficient heat/hot water, though access issues prevented inspections in two of these cases. Multiple housing maintenance code violations were recorded in 2023, including an open Class B violation regarding defective brickwork and mortar joints on the west exterior wall, as well as issues with the fire escape ladder shoe that required proper securing.

The building has faced various sanitary and maintenance challenges, particularly during mid-2021, with violations noted for pest infestations and garbage storage issues. Three inspections that summer resulted in violations being issued. In 2021, there were also concerns about building occupancy and work without proper permits, suggesting potential unauthorized modifications.

However, records indicate that bedbug infestations have not been a persistent issue, with all annual reporting periods since 2018 showing zero infested units. The building's rodent inspections in 2011, 2010, and most recently in 2023 have all passed. While some maintenance issues have been addressed, the pattern of heating system problems, water leaks, and building exterior maintenance needs suggest ongoing concerns with building infrastructure and systems.