1290 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474

The 6-story, 51-unit tenement building at 1290 Lafayette Avenue in Hunts Point, owned by Wilson Cruz, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between late 2024 and early 2025, there were multiple complaints and violations related to building systems, including plumbing and water supply problems in November 2024 that spanned multiple days, and heating/hot water issues affecting the entire building. The building also had two rodent-related complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status, though a 311 complaint in March 2025 could not be inspected due to access issues.

The building's safety systems received attention in late 2024, with violations noted for defective self-closing doors, and in January 2025, issues were found regarding smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector functionality in apartment 6E. The Department of Buildings has recorded some concerning mechanical issues, with two active ECB violations from 2022 related to compressor, smoke alarm, and wiring problems, though these were listed with $0 balance due. A significant cluster of plumbing issues was documented in late 2024, with multiple HPD complaints and violations regarding water supply problems, though many inspections were unable to be completed.

Earlier records from 2018-2019 show various building maintenance matters, including a 2022 boiler-related complaint that resulted in an Oath violation being served. The building's bedbug reporting from 2019 through 2025 has consistently shown no infestation, and regular rodent inspections from 2010 through 2025 indicate generally good pest management, with only one failure recorded in 2014. The property has undergone various inspections and permit processes, including a permit issued in 2019 for unspecified work.