1439 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1439 Prospect Avenue is a five-story, 20-unit residential building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Michelle Fox. The property has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant being multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests and mold. In December 2024, a complaint regarding unsanitary conditions (pests) was filed and subsequently closed with violations issued; similar complaints were documented in August 2024, when violations were issued for pest infestations, and in August 2024, when violations were issued for unsanitary conditions related to mold. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges in 2024, including issues with heating/hot water, flooring, doors/windows, and a water leak - all of which were inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though not all resulted in violations.

The property has documented violations specific to apartments 4C and 1D. Apartment 4C, inspected in August 2024, received violations for both mice and roach infestations, while apartment 1D, inspected in April 2024, received multiple violations including issues with the electrical lighting fixture, water leak, window repairs, and pest infestation. The building's safety systems have been a concern, with open violations as of June 2024 regarding missing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 4C. Though the building had regular rodent inspections from 2010 to 2022 with passed results, the recent pest complaints suggest a deterioration in building conditions.

Importantly, the building has maintained a record of zero bedbug infestations as indicated in the most recent reports covering the past five years. The property has undergone routine inspections and received various service requests, with varying outcomes. In 2024, several emergency complaints were filed and closed, including issues with electrical lighting, water leaks, and door/window problems in apartment 1D. Between 2019 and 2023, there were also complaints investigated regarding illegal commercial use in a residential zone, though no violations were warranted at the time of inspection. While some maintenance issues have been addressed through HPD inspections and violations, the persistence of pest-related problems suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.