1158 Intervale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1158 Intervale Avenue is a 5-story, 18-unit New Law Tenement building located in Longwood, built in 1925 and currently owned by Ismene Speliotis. The property has recently experienced several concerning issues, particularly in late 2024, including multiple heat and hot water outages affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, and plumbing problems with inadequate water supply.

There were also significant safety concerns with broken or missing window guards that went uninspected due to access issues, and the building has been subject to ongoing rodent activity as indicated by multiple inspections showing rat presence in 2024 and 2021. The most pressing current issues are concentrated in Apartment 3A, which has open violations as of December 2024 for lead paint hazards, plumbing issues including multiple waste line defects, and pest (roach and mouse) infestations. The building's maintenance record shows a history of facade and structural concerns, with Department of Buildings violations from 2020-2021 noting various problems with the building walls and appurtenances, including vertical cracks and other structural issues that required sidewalk sheds for safety.

While there have been numerous work permits issued between 2019-2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance activity, the building has faced persistent challenges with basic services such as heat and plumbing, as evidenced by multiple emergency service requests throughout 2024. The property has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations reported between 2019-2024, though rodent control efforts continue to be necessary. Recent inspection records indicate some improvements, such as the certification of lead hazard compliance in January 2025, but many violations remain open as of the latest available data.