1585 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1585 Washington Avenue is a 4-story, 18-unit old law tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Debbian Fletcher-Blake. The building has experienced recurring moisture-related issues, with multiple complaints about mold and water leaks documented between July 2024 and March 2025, including several emergency complaints with associated violations.

Significant building system concerns have been identified, including violations related to unsafe electrical wiring, inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a problematic fire escape window in Apartment 1A as of August 2024. Recent HPD inspections in March 2025 resulted in violations being issued for various issues including flooring problems, wall conditions, window frame concerns, and slow water leaks. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent issues with building systems and habitability concerns, particularly in Apartment 1A, where multiple violations were documented in August 2024 regarding floors, walls, bathroom conditions, and kitchen fixtures.

While recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 show no infestations, and rodent inspections from 2011 through 2022 generally passed or showed only minor activity, the current focus of complaints centers on water damage and mold issues. The property has a pattern of violation issuance and inspection follow-ups, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring. The most recent violations from March 2025 provide evidence of continuing maintenance needs, with some violations remaining open as of their issuance date.