1245 Grandview Place, Bronx, NY 10452

The 6-story, 50-unit building at 1245 Grandview Place in the Concourse neighborhood, owned by Claudio Delacruz and constructed in 1929, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly during 2025. As of mid-2025, the building has ongoing concerns with heat and hot water systems, with multiple service requests in March 2025 indicating problems affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Water-related issues continue to be a problem, as evidenced by a heavy flow leak reported in March 2025.

The building has also faced challenges with various maintenance issues including electrical problems (lighting), window frame repairs, and wall conditions, with several violations being issued. The building's history shows persistent problems with its elevator system, with multiple complaints about single-device operation and lack of alternate service between 2019-2020, though inspections typically found no violations at the time. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed some concerning findings regarding the building's facade, with cracked and spalling stonework observed, requiring safety measures to be implemented.

The property has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past seven years and only intermittent rat activity noted in rodent inspections, though the most recent inspection in July 2025 recorded a "Failed for Other Reasons" result. While the building has had various housing maintenance code violations, including issues with self-closing doors, bathroom fixtures, and mold conditions, most have been addressed and certified as resolved through subsequent inspections. The façade maintenance and safety compliance issues documented through DOB and ECB violations remain a notable concern for the property, with penalties previously imposed for insufficient exterior maintenance.