1272 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456

The 5-story, 13-unit tenement building at 1272 Boston Road, owned by Samuel Alston Habib, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there are ongoing heating and hot water problems, with violations issued in February 2025 affecting both entire building and apartment-only systems. In June 2025, a food worker activity complaint was filed with the Department of Health, which is currently under investigation.

Recent plumbing issues have been documented, including problems with sinks in Apartment 3B and other locations, though some inspections found no violations. The building has also faced heat and hot water system failures, with complaints recorded throughout 2025. The property has a history of various maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple violation notices in September 2024, particularly affecting Apartment 3B.

These violations encompassed issues with mold, pest infestation, and multiple appliance and safety equipment problems. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections from 2010 through 2022, these recent maintenance issues raise concerns about building upkeep. However, it's worth noting that there have been no bedbug infestations reported since 2020, and most recent housing maintenance code violations have been addressed, with some exceptions remaining open as of the last inspection.