1295 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1295 Union Avenue is a 12-unit, 4-story old law tenement building constructed in 1931, currently owned by 1295 Union Avenue LLC. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most significant concerns centered around Apartment 1C, where multiple open violations were documented in June 2024.

These violations include rodent infestations (mice, roaches, and rats), plumbing issues (including sink problems), and various maintenance concerns such as broken floor tiles, wall paint conditions, and lead paint hazard requirements. The building's systems and infrastructure have also faced scrutiny, with active violations for failure to file external low-pressure inspections dating back to 2018, and historical safety concerns in 2018 related to obstructed fire escape routes. The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, with multiple rodent-related service requests and inspections between 2022 and 2025 showing intermittent rat activity and the need for bait application.

Recent 311 service requests from 2024-2025 have addressed various maintenance issues, including door/window problems, plumbing concerns, unsanitary conditions, and more, though not all inspections were completed successfully. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record according to the annual reports from 2020 to 2025, the persistent rodent issues and various open violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has shown some responsiveness to inspections, with certain complaints being resolved or closed, but there remains a notable number of open violations related to building maintenance and safety standards that require attention.