1359 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1359 Webster Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Abraham Kohn. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple emergency complaints documented through 2021-2023, particularly affecting the entire building and individual apartments. The building has also faced persistent rodent problems, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints and inspections, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing both passed and rat activity results.

Significant maintenance violations were noted in 2023, particularly affecting Apartment 3, including water leaks in multiple locations and window issues, while common areas had violations related to fire escape access. The building's safety systems were temporarily affected by a violation concerning egress obstructing rubbish from balcony stories in early 2024. The property's history shows consistent attention to pest control, with annual bedbug reporting since 2019 showing no infestations, though the building has experienced rat activity as recently as 2024.

During the summer of 2023, there were multiple violations related to heat and hot water systems, including locked access to the boiler room, though these appear to have been addressed through subsequent inspections. The building's maintenance history indicates regular monitoring by multiple city agencies, with some violations being promptly addressed while others, particularly those related to the heating system and water leaks, have shown persistent recurrence. The most recent inspection in 2025 passed the rodent inspection, though earlier inspections in 2024 showed varying results.