1245 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456

1245 Boston Road in Morrisania is a 14-unit, 5-story New Law tenement building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Mark Engel. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with multiple service requests between 2024-2025 related to plumbing problems (specifically toilets), mold, and water leaks. Notably, there were three separate mold complaints in March 2025 alone, and the building faced water leak issues in April 2024 that resulted in violations. Both heat and hot water availability were problematic, with emergency complaints filed for the entire building in February and March 2024.

The building's maintenance history reveals several structural and safety concerns that have been addressed over time. In July 2024, violations were issued regarding fire escape safety, including a missing shoe on the east exterior fire escape and an obstruction to egress caused by a wood 2x4. Additional repairs were required for cement flashing on the north exterior wall. The building has experienced one documented bedbug infestation in the 2023-2024 reporting period, though this was addressed according to records.

Historically, the property has maintained good rodent control, passing inspections from 2010 through 2022. An open Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 remains regarding the failure to file a 2019 external low-pressure inspection. Recent inspection attempts by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) have sometimes been unsuccessful, indicating potential access issues. While most complaints have been closed, many required multiple follow-ups or remain unresolved in terms of proper inspection completion. The building's maintenance code violations and HPD complaints suggest ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure, particularly concerning plumbing systems, water management, and mold prevention.