1291 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452

1291 Grand Concourse is a 58-unit, 6-story building constructed in 1939 and currently owned by Harry Dreyfuss. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating system problems and water supply issues, with multiple complaints filed in 2025 alone. Recent inspections have revealed unsanitary conditions, including mold, and there are currently active complaints regarding illegal conversions and elevator service problems. The property has a history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 consistently showing rat activity or requiring bait application.

Significant violations remain open from 2024, including those related to lead paint hazards, electronic safety concerns, and unauthorized alterations in apartment 3E. A partial vacate order was issued in 2022 affecting multiple units (1G, 1H, 2G, 2H, etc.) due to fire-related safety concerns, and there are multiple outstanding Environmental Control Board violations, including one from 2022 for failure to submit required exterior wall inspection reports. The building's elevator service has been a recurring issue, with several complaints between 2021-2024 regarding single-device service and lack of alternate means of access. While the bedbug situation has been relatively stable with no confirmed cases in recent years, the building's overall maintenance history shows consistent challenges with basic systems and safety compliance, including multiple HPD violations for unsanitary conditions and infrastructure problems.

The most recent building certifications and compliance actions suggest ongoing challenges with property maintenance and regulatory compliance. During 2025 alone, there have been multiple heating and water supply issues reported, as well as concerns about doors/windows, mold, and plumbing problems. The presence of both Class A and Class B violations indicates varying levels of severity in the building's maintenance issues, though many of these violations have been closed through corrective actions, suggesting at least partial compliance efforts by management. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly regarding basic systems such as elevators, heating, and plumbing, as well as safety systems like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.