1290 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, 19-unit tenement building at 1290 Fulton Avenue in Morrisania, currently owned by Victor Moreno and built in 1910, has experienced recurring maintenance issues that raise significant concerns about tenant comfort and building maintenance. Most recently, in late 2024, there were two heat/hot water complaints within a month, though these were reportedly resolved after inspection. The building has a documented pattern of heat and hot water issues, with complaints in 2024, 2023, and 2021, often with failed access during inspections. Other notable recent issues include open violations from February 2024 in apartment 4 related to water leaks, mold, and lead-based paint hazards in the bathroom ceiling.

The building has shown a persistent history of infrastructure problems, including multiple emergency complaints in 2022 regarding electrical issues (no lighting), window frame problems, and heavy water flow leaks, for which access was not provided for inspection. The property has undergone various inspections and identified safety concerns, though some have been addressed. In 2022, apartment 9 had multiple violations related to safety equipment, including smoke detectors and window guards, which were subsequently resolved. The building has had periodic rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2022 showing passing results, though historical data from 2015-2018 indicates varying levels of rodent activity. Two food establishment complaints regarding pests were filed in late 2023 and early 2024, though these were administratively closed as addressed.

The building's violation history shows a failure to file required boiler inspections in 2019 and 2017, though one was dismissed, and a more recent inspection in 2023 for external low pressure service remains active. Bedbug reports for 2022-2023 show no infestations, with the most recent filings indicating a properly managed situation. The Department of Buildings inspected for illegal conversions in March 2025 but found no violations warranting further action. Recent permits from 2018 suggest some maintenance activity, though the nature of these permits is not specified in the provided data. The building's overall record indicates recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat systems, water issues, and safety equipment, which appear to have required ongoing interventions and inspections over multiple years, with some violations remaining open as of early 2025.