1305 Findlay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The two-story, ten-unit residential building at 1305 Findlay Avenue in Claremont Village, owned by Joe Lefko, has experienced several notable issues in early 2025. During January 2025, the building received multiple complaints and violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including two separate Heat/Hot Water issues in apartments that resulted in violations being issued, along with concerns about plumbing (water supply), window frames, cabinets, walls, and a ventilation system.

All of these complaints were closed by March 2025, though the heat/hot water violations suggest some temporary discomfort for residents during the winter months. The building's plumbing system appears to be a recurring concern, with two separate complaints filed in January 2025. Additional inspections in 2024 raised questions about the building's certificate of occupancy status, though no violations were found at the time of the inspection.

The property also underwent a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection in January 2025 related to unsanitary animal conditions, with violations noted and follow-up inspections scheduled. On a positive note, the building has had no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting period (November 2023 - October 2024), with zero units affected or requiring eradication efforts. While many of the recent complaints were resolved, their frequency and the issuance of violations, particularly regarding heat/hot water issues, warrant attention to the building's maintenance patterns and responsiveness to resident needs.