1299 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452

The 5-story, 66-unit apartment building at 1299 Grand Concourse, owned by Steven Finkelstein and built in 1922, has experienced several recurring maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is currently an open emergency violation related to plumbing and water supply issues as of June 2025, following a series of heating and hot water outages throughout January 2025 that affected the entire building. Recent safety concerns include violations for missing or broken window guards, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors reported in March 2025, though these violations were closed following HPD inspections.

The building has a documented history of rat activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 consistently showing evidence of pests, though some inspections did pass. Additionally, the property has multiple open violations with the Department of Buildings regarding failure to submit required Energy Efficiency Reports for 2020-2023. Historical records show that Unit 41C experienced significant maintenance issues in late 2024, including problems with water leaks, electrical fixtures, ceramic tile flooring, and various structural elements that required repairs.

The building has also been subject to several inspections regarding illegal hotel room conversions between 2023-2024, though no violations were confirmed at the time of inspection. A bedbug infestation was reported in early 2025 in one unit, though it was subsequently eradicated. While the building has undergone regular inspections and received some permits for maintenance work (including an electrical work permit issued in June 2023), the recurring nature of heating issues, safety violations, and pest problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges within the property.