1392 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, 19-unit New Law tenement building at 1392 Boston Road, owned by Jose Paulino, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, most notably related to water damage and plumbing problems. As of December 2024, there are open violations in apartment 1B related to mold, water leaks, and ceiling damage, with the building experiencing persistent plumbing issues including a heavy water leak reported in December 2024.

The housing maintenance code violations and complaints from 2023-2024 suggest recurring problems with various building systems, including multiple instances of ceiling and wall damage, plumbing failures in sinks and bathrooms, and appliance issues such as refrigerator problems in apartment 3D. The building has a history of structural concerns, particularly regarding the retaining wall at exposure #2, which was documented as in a "severe stage of disrepair" in 2022, though this violation was eventually dismissed in 2024 following submission of an engineering report.

Fire safety inspections in 2024 noted issues with the north fire passageway ceiling and light fixtures, though these violations were resolved. The property has shown some historical pest management challenges, with rat activity noted during inspections in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2022, though no bedbug infestations have been reported since 2019. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with infrastructure and systems upkeep, with multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections needed to address various residential complaints, though it's worth noting that not all complaints resulted in violations being issued.