1425 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 48-unit, 6-story building at 1425 Townsend Avenue in Mount Eden, built in 1939, is currently experiencing maintenance challenges as evidenced by multiple open HPD complaints from June 2025 regarding appliance and wall issues, and a concerning pattern of past heating and water supply problems. Between January and February 2025 alone, there were several heating and hot water complaints affecting either the entire building or specific apartments, with HPD inspections confirming some violations during this period. The building has also had recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints between 2020 and 2022 regarding improper functioning and safety concerns, though recent inspection records show no violations for this category.

The property, currently owned by 1425 Holding LLC, has faced significant building maintenance challenges in recent years, including critical safety concerns. In late 2024, violations were issued regarding masonry conditions requiring immediate attention, and there were multiple citations for blocked fire escapes and exterior facade maintenance issues. While there have been violations related to water heating systems and building security features (such as door latches), it's worth noting that there have been no reports of bedbug infestations since 2019, and the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements.

Recent rodent inspections in 2024-2025 have indicated persistent rat activity, with multiple compliance inspections showing this issue throughout the building's common areas. The building's history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing maintenance issues, with particular attention needed for the current open complaints regarding wall conditions and the history of heating system problems. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug and elevator reporting requirements in recent years, though the frequency of heating and plumbing-related complaints suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges.