581 Timpson Place, Bronx, NY 10455

581 Timpson Place is a 72-unit, 6-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1929, currently owned by Jaime Diaz. The property has experienced persistent heating system issues over the past year, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints filed between October 2024 and March 2025, suggesting ongoing problems with the building's heating infrastructure despite some issues being resolved promptly. Between September 2024 and June 2025, significant maintenance issues have been documented in Apartment 3A, including problems with the bathtub (defective porcelain enamel, waste line obstructions, and leaky faucets), kitchen floor defects, and smoke detector concerns, though most violations have been closed following repairs.

The building has a history of elevator service problems, with multiple complaints in 2019 regarding single-device operation and no alternate service. There are also two active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations related to energy efficiency score display requirements from 2021-2023. Recent inspections have documented rodent activity in early 2024, though previous inspections from 2018-2019 showed no issues.

The building's bedbug history shows minimal infestation, with only one documented case in 2019, but subsequent annual reports through 2024-2025 indicate zero infestations. Several housing maintenance code violations were issued between July 2024 and December 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, a broken vestibule lock, and various maintenance needs throughout the building. The property has maintained regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, consistently reporting zero infestations in recent years. While many historical violations related to the elevator system andother maintenance issues have been resolved, the recurring heating system complaints in recent months indicate an ongoing challenge with building systems maintenance.