1431 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, nine-unit residential building at 1431 Prospect Avenue in Morrisania, built in 1905 and currently owned by Bozo Felix, has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing water supply problems, with three open complaints recorded in 2025 alone (January 31, May 1, and May 23). The building has had recurring heating issues, with multiple heat and hot water complaints in December 2024 affecting the entire building.

These service requests coincide with multiple violations observed during HPD inspections, particularly in apartment 5A, which has open violations for pest infestations (mice), water damage, inadequate heating, and various repair needs. Apartment 5B also has pending violations for pest infestations. The property has a history of structural and maintenance concerns, including multiple Emergency Control Board (ECB) violations related to exterior and structural maintenance. These include broken and loose cement/stucco issues ($1,250 penalties) and problems with window A/C unit support brackets ($500 penalty), both of which remain active as of 2025.

The building has undergone several Department of Buildings inspections in recent years, with violations for failure to maintain various systems and components, though some of these violations were later dismissed. There is also documented rodent activity in and around the building, with multiple inspections showing rat activity or failed inspections between 2017 and 2022. While the building has been free of bedbug infestations as per the required reporting since 2019, these reports and the history of rodent issues suggest ongoing pest management challenges. Recent active ECB violations, persistent water supply problems, and heating issues would likely affect resident comfort and quality of living.