1182 West Farms Road, Bronx, NY 10459

The 24-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1182 West Farms Road, Longwood, owned by Bluebird Realty Corp., has experienced several maintenance and safety concerns since 2015. Most recently, in April 2025, there were complaints about paint/plaster issues and smoke detector problems, though HPD was unable to complete the inspection of the latter. The building has a history of moisture-related issues, including water leaks (2021) and mold complaints (2020, 2022).

Other notable incidents include electrical problems (no lighting - 2022), sanitary issues with pests (2020, 2022), and multiple instances of wall damage requiring paint/plaster repairs. The building underwent significant scrutiny in 2022, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations including concerns about fire escape access, building entrance security, and lead paint hazard documentation for several apartments (22, 25, 31, and 45). More recent issues include an active ECB violation from July 2024 regarding unauthorized air conditioning installation, for which a $1,250 penalty was imposed.

The building's maintenance record shows some positive trends, particularly in pest control, with no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years (most recent filing in 2025 showed zero infested units). Rodent inspections have also improved, with recent inspections passing and only one instance of rat activity noted between 2015 and 2022. While many complaints have been addressed with HPD inspections resulting in no violations, there remain concerns about the building's overall maintenance responsiveness, as demonstrated by several instances where inspectors were unable to complete their evaluations due to access issues (2020, 2022, 2025). The property has maintained its status as a "New Law Tenement" building since its construction in 1910, and while many violations have been closed, the accumulation of various maintenance issues over time suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.