1221 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 1221 Tinton Avenue in Morrisania, owned by Meshulam Hass and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly concerning heat and safety systems. The building has a troubling history of heat and hot water problems, with emergency complaints documented in 2021 and 2022 involving the entire building. More concerning are the documented safety violations, including failures to maintain required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in late 2021, though these were eventually closed.

The property has also faced challenges with pest infestations, particularly in Apartment 2, with multiple violations in 2022 requiring the abatement of roaches and mice. From an administrative perspective, the building's records reveal serious regulatory compliance issues, including an active violation from December 2021 regarding unauthorized conversion from a 3-family to a 6-family dwelling unit, with penalties totaling $48,000. This unauthorized conversion allegedly created multiple single-room occupancy (SRO) units throughout the building, including in the basement and on the second floor.

Additionally, there are three open bedbug report violations from 2022-2024. On a positive note, rodent inspections show improvement, with the most recent inspection in October 2022 passing for compliance, following an August 2022 initial inspection that noted rat activity. The building has maintained its 3-unit classification, though the open violations suggest ongoing regulatory oversight requirements.