1851 Phelan Place, Bronx, NY 10453

1851 Phelan Place is a 5-story New Law Tenement building located in Morris Heights, constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Robert Casalaspro. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with multiple emergency complaints recorded between 2022 and 2025, suggesting an ongoing maintenance challenge with the building's heating system. There have also been several complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including mold, garbage/recycling storage, and pest control issues, particularly in 2023.

The building's electrical room has been a significant area of concern, with multiple Environmental Control Board violations in 2024 related to improper storage of materials, resulting in penalties of $12,000, though documents suggest a larger penalty of $25,000 may be active. The property has documented bedbug infestations in 2022-2023 and 2019-2020, though recent rodent inspections (2023-2025) show passing results, with only one instance of rat activity noted in 2022 and more recent inspections showing improvement. Recent inspections and complaints indicate ongoing monitoring by various city departments, including DOB, HPD, and DOHMH.

The building has undergone several safety inspections, including fire escape and ventilation system assessments in 2022, though no violations were issued. During 2024, there were multiple inspections including semi-annual homeless shelter inspections for electrical and plumbing systems, with some resulting in "Oath Violation Served" notices. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections as of mid-2025, passing all recent evaluations. While historical data shows various maintenance issues, including a 2019 violation for failure to file an annual boiler inspection report, the building has also undergone permitted work as evidenced by multiple permits issued between 2018 and 2019 for plumbing and electrical work, suggesting efforts to address building systems and infrastructure.