759 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

Jasmine Court, a 114-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building located at 759 East 138th Street in Port Morris, is currently experiencing multiple ongoing maintenance issues as of July 2025. Most concerning are three open plumbing complaints (bathtub/shower, toilet, and basin/sink) filed in May 2025, along with several recent violations related to water supply, including an emergency plumbing issue and multiple non-emergency complaints in June 2025. The building has a documented pattern of heating and hot water problems, with violations noted in multiple apartments (including 2C and 3Q) regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply, though some of these issues were eventually resolved.

The elevator system has been problematic, with multiple complaints about emergency systems not working and being out of service, including an active violation from April 2024 with penalties totaling $6,250. Additionally, there are significant concerns about the building's exterior condition, with multiple active Department of Buildings violations from 2023-2024 noting issues such as spalling masonry, cracked stucco, and deteriorated mortar joints on all building exposures, particularly affecting the first floor and various locations throughout the facade. Recent inspection history reveals ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance, including recurring issues with pests (notably roaches) and unsanitary conditions in certain apartments.

The property has experienced periodic violations of the Housing Maintenance Code, as evidenced by multiple open and closed complaints regarding heat, hot water, and electrical systems between 2023 and 2025. While there have been some inspections that found no violations, such as the April 2025 no lighting complaint and certain heat/hot water issues, the overall pattern suggests persistent maintenance challenges requiring ongoing tenant involvement and collaboration with management for resolution. The building's facade maintenance has been a particular focus of attention, with repeated mentions of cracked bricks, spalled stucco, and other exterior issues across multiple inspection dates, indicating a long-term maintenance concern that has resulted in various violation notices and penalties.