1413 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1413 Prospect Avenue is a 5-story, 21-unit residential building in Morrisania, owned by Diana Makaj and constructed in 1920 as a New Law tenement. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding its heating system, with multiple emergency heat/hot water complaints documented between February and April 2025. These included periods of no heat or hot water affecting the entire building, though some complaints were resolved after HPD inspections verified restoration of service. The building has also faced ongoing rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings and inspections recorded in 2025 and 2024, resulting in repeated bait applications and documented rat activity.

The property has several open violations from 2024 related to building security, including defective door locks and self-closing doors at the main entrance, with specific violations noted for the building vestibule door. An inspection conducted in October 2024 revealed various interior maintenance issues in apartments 1C and 2B, including problems with plaster surfaces, bathroom fixtures, and window mechanisms. The building's elevator and boiler systems have been sources of persistent regulatory concerns, with multiple violations recorded between 2018 and 2023 regarding elevator safety features, boiler access, and inspection requirements. The Department of Buildings has active violations related to failure to certify correction of inoperative equipment and problems with pressure inspection filings.

A significant ongoing issue is the boiler room access violation from 2023, with a penalty of $500 currently due. Regular inspections and service requests continue to document maintenance challenges at the property, with recent rodent baiting efforts as recent as June 2025. The building's historical complaint records indicate a long-standing pattern of elevator-related issues, with multiple "No Alternate Service" complaints between 2019 and 2024. While some violations have been resolved or dismissed, several critical safety and maintenance issues remain open, requiring attention to ensure compliance with housing maintenance codes. The building's age and history as a tenement property suggest ongoing maintenance needs, though many recent complaints have been addressed through agency intervention.