1412 Franklin Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building at 1412 Franklin Avenue in Morrisania, owned by Abraham Kohn, has experienced multiple maintenance issues during the past three years. Most notably, there is currently an open emergency complaint regarding an electric/gas range that was filed in February 2025.

In 2024, a series of interconnected maintenance problems emerged, primarily between February and March, including mold issues, multiple paint/plaster defects, flooring problems, cabinet issues, and window frame concerns, many of which received emergency status. These incidents generally showed successful resolution through inspections, though some violations were issued in February 2024 related to mold and window/frame conditions. The building has also faced specific mechanical infrastructure challenges, particularly with the roof, as evidenced by February 2024 violations requiring repairs to address leaks affecting multiple locations in apartment 5D.

An important safety concern was documented in August 2023 when the smoke detector in apartment 2A was found to be missing, though this violation was certified as corrected by October 2023. On a positive note, the building has maintained a good record regarding pest control, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past six years (as per the annual reporting requirement), and passed all rodent inspections between 2010 and 2022. The property has shown responsiveness to maintenance issues, with many complaints being appropriately addressed, though the recent open appliance issue from 2025 suggests ongoing maintenance needs.