1042 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The three-story, three-unit building at 1042 Washington Avenue in the Morrisania neighborhood, owned by Meshulam Hass, has experienced a series of maintenance and safety issues over the past two years, with the most recent cluster of problems occurring in early 2024. Between November 2023 and January 2024, multiple complaints were filed and addressed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including significant issues with heat and hot water throughout the building, various electrical problems including two power outages, and appliance maintenance concerns such as refrigerator issues and a water leak with heavy flow. The building currently has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from early 2024, including concerns about handrail security and repairs on the third-story staircase, as well as an active infestation of roaches in apartment 3B.

Previous inspections from 2023 revealed issues with pests, including multiple rodent inspections showing varying results from 2016 through 2023, with the most recent showing rat activity in March 2023. The property has also faced multiple violations requiring paint maintenance in apartment 3B, along with various other maintenance issues including door repairs, mold concerns, and problems with the building's heating system access. Historical records show that the building, constructed in 1912, has experienced consistent maintenance challenges, including unsanitary conditions and electrical issues, though the situation appears to have intensified recently.

The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in 2019 regarding an illegal activity complaint, which resulted in no violations being found. Various permits were issued between 2018-2019 for different types of work, including plumbing and electrical work, though the specific nature of these improvements is not detailed in the records. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2016 and 2023, with only one failed inspection recorded in 2021, though bait was applied during that period.