1051 Kelly Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 4-story, 9-unit tenement building at 1051 Kelly Street in Longwood, owned by Jose Mejia, has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints filed through 311 and the Housing Maintenance Code regarding building-wide heat and hot water problems. These complaints, marked as emergencies, have been closed but indicate recurring heating system problems. In December 2024, HPD violations were issued for inadequate heat supply, access issues to the heating system, defective kitchen faucets, pest infestation in Apartment 6, and several other maintenance concerns.

A significant violation was issued by the Environmental Control Board in October 2024 for converting the building from 9 to 13 units without proper permits, along with multiple violations for creating unauthorized living spaces in the cellar areas. The building's management has faced challenges maintaining basic services, as evidenced by the numerous emergency heat complaints and subsequent violations. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed rat activity, indicating potential pest control issues, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past five filing periods.

The property has a history of incomplete maintenance resolution, with multiple HPD inspections indicating access problems preventing full verification of repair status. Notable recent violations include inadequate hot water supply, missing vestibule doors, and a leaky faucet problem in Apartment 6. The building's record shows a pattern of heating system problems, unauthorized unit conversions, and maintenance challenges that have persisted into 2025, while also maintaining a consistent record of bedbug-free status over the past six years.