1042 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459

1042 Southern Boulevard is a 5-story, 17-unit residential building located in Longwood, constructed in 1912 and currently owned by James Demetriou. The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with the most recent significant incident being a smoking violation in 2023.

In 2019, the property faced multiple plumbing and safety concerns, including problems with radiators, bathtub/showers, and window guards, with several violations being issued. The building underwent a pest control intervention in late 2019 for mice and roach infestations in apartment 2D, and in March 2023, there were issues with missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in that same apartment. More recent inspections in 2025 revealed recurring rodent activity, as evidenced by two compliance inspections, though monthly bedbug reports from 2022-2025 show zero infested units.

The Department of Buildings has active violations as of June 2023 regarding the failure to file the 2018 external low pressure inspection, and a 2019 Environmental Control Board violation remains active concerning improper boiler room maintenance. The building has had several maintenance history records, including a gas utility referral in 2022 where inspectors were unable to gain access, and a boiler-related violation in 2019 that resulted in an Oath violation. While some issues have been resolved, including multiple closed violations and service requests, the building's maintenance history shows a pattern of occasional pest control needs and safety system maintenance requirements, particularly in apartment 2D.