1230 Franklin Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

At 1230 Franklin Avenue in Morrisania, an 8-unit, 4-story building constructed in 2017, there have been several concerning patterns of maintenance issues affecting resident comfort and safety. Most recently, in June 2025, there were reports of heat/hot water issues and power outages. Earlier, in early 2024, multiple complaints regarding heat/hot water problems were filed, with one incident requiring emergency HPD intervention. The building has also faced persistent plumbing issues, including problems with bathtubs/showers and toilets in September 2023, though these were ultimately resolved without violations.

Significant health and safety concerns have emerged, particularly in late 2023, including pest infestations (with violations issued) and multiple instances of mold-related complaints. The building's history shows earlier maintenance challenges, with notable problems occurring in 2022-2023 regarding wall conditions requiring repair. From 2018 through 2020, while under construction, there were multiple construction safety compliance issues resulting in various violations, though most were ultimately resolved. These included concerns about OSHA training, construction documentation, and housekeeping practices, with penalties assessed totaling over $20,000, though records indicate many were dismissed upon correction.

More recent inspections completed in 2023-2024 have revealed ongoing issues requiring attention in apartment 1B (roach infestation, and missing safety devices) and apartment 3B (mice infestation). Despite these challenges, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections in 2018 and 2022, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2022-2024). Recent filings indicate the building is currently actively addressing multiple safety and habitability concerns, including heat/hot water problems and pest control. The existence of open violations, particularly regarding safety devices in apartment 1B and ongoing pest issues in multiple units, suggests continued attention to maintenance requirements is necessary.