1435 Edward L Grant Hwy, Bronx, NY 10452

At 1435 Edward L Grant Highway in Highbridge, this three-story, five-unit residential building constructed in 1925 has experienced several notable issues affecting tenant quality of life and safety over recent years. Most concerning are the ongoing electrical problems reported in August 2023, including power outages and concerns about outlets and switches, which remained uninspected until mid-2024, along with various other maintenance issues including doors/windows problems, flooring concerns, and pest infestations during the same period. The building has a documented history of lead paint hazards (from 2018) in Apartment 3F, which remains an open violation as of 2023. There have also been multiple instances of incomplete heat and hot water service, particularly noted in April 2021 during emergency complaints.

The property's maintenance history shows periodic issues with basic services and infrastructure. In late 2021-2022, there were violations related to bedbug reporting compliance, though recent filings (2023-2024) indicate no current infestations. The building experienced significant regulatory scrutiny in 2018 regarding unauthorized construction work and safety violations, particularly concerning an illegally converted cellar space with improperly installed utilities, which resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations. More recently, there are active violations regarding the failure to file mandatory external low-pressure inspections for 2020 and 2021, though some previous violations from 2019 were dismissed.

Regular rodent inspections conducted from 2020 to 2025 show mostly passing results, though there was one instance of rat activity noted in December 2023, and one compliance failure in February 2024. The property owner, Providencia Roman, has faced various regulatory challenges, including a 2019 violation for failure to comply with an ECB order, though details on penalties are not provided. The building's recent maintenance patterns show a mix of timely responses and persistent access issues, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints being closed without inspection due to lack of access. While there have been efforts to maintain basic services, the persistence of certain maintenance issues, particularly electrical problems and historical violations, suggests ongoing challenges in property upkeep and compliance with housing standards.