1565 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

1565 Townsend Avenue is a 6-story, 61-unit residential building constructed in 1941, currently owned by Townsend Realty Estates LLC. The building has experienced significant and recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns relating to heat and hot water infrastructure. Between February and April 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints about inadequate heat/hot water, some of which resulted in violations being issued.

The property has faced ongoing elevator service problems, with multiple Department of Buildings complaints and active violations related to the single elevator's operation and safety features, including a $7,500 penalty for having the only elevator out of service in 2024. Inspection records from 2024-2025 show consistent rat activity throughout the building, with multiple bait applications and compliance inspections indicating an ongoing pest management challenge. The building has experienced various maintenance issues affecting resident safety and comfort, including a broken window guard violation in 2025, electrical lighting problems, and several elevator maintenance complaints.

A 2024 inspection revealed multiple violations in apartment 1K, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, water leaks, and various repair needs. Historical records from 2022 show several concerning violations, including unauthorized unit conversions from 62 to 65 families, obstructed fire escape passageways, and questions about illegal alterations in the basement area, though these were subsequently resolved. The property management has generally responded to violations, with most being certified as corrected by 2025, though there are at least two active DOB violations as of December 2024. Despite these challenges, records indicate the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free conditions since 2020, with no reported infestations in recent years.