1045 Anderson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 50-unit, 6-story apartment building at 1045 Anderson Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Barbara Carey, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water system failures affecting the entire building, with emergency complaints logged in 2022, 2024, and most recently in December 2024. The building is currently facing significant structural and safety concerns, with active violations as of 2025 related to maintenance of expansion joints and a cracked chimney.

There are also several outstanding facade-related violations, including failure to file required inspection reports. The property has documented issues with pest control and sanitation, including recent complaints about pests in February 2025, following a pattern of pest-related complaints from 2020-2025, though recent rodent inspections have consistently passed. Safety equipment violations have been documented, particularly in apartment 6F, including problems with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. While the building has had isolated issues with bedbugs and mold (recorded in 2020-2021), these appear to have been addressed promptly.

Recent inspections have shown compliance with rodent control requirements, and the building has maintained a consistent record of addressing most housing maintenance code complaints. The building's management has faced challenges with timely responses to complaints, as evidenced by multiple instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units for verification of issues. While some problems have been addressed promptly, there remains an ongoing pattern of heating system failures and facade maintenance issues. The building's age (constructed in 1931) is evident in the recurring maintenance challenges, though recent inspections have generally shown improved responsiveness to at least some types of complaints.