1440 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460

The 4-story, 8-unit tenement at 1440 Boston Road in Morrisania, owned by Keyoumars Keypour, has experienced significant recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of heat and hot water problems, with at least ten documented complaints between November 2024 and January 2025 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These issues were generally resolved upon inspection, though the frequency suggests a recurring system problem.

In 2024, the building's second floor (Apartment 2A) faced multiple violations including pest infestations (both roaches and mice), damaged plaster surfaces, and defective safety devices, while the third floor (Apartment 3C) had violations related to electrical wiring, water leaks, and window damage. The property is currently under scrutiny for rodent problems, with an inspection in July 2025 resulting in a failed compliance status. Historical data shows an ongoing rodent presence, with several inspections between 2019 and 2025 recording either rat activity or failed inspections, though a passed inspection in January 2024 offers some indication of temporary improvement.

The building also experienced some maintenance issues in common areas in mid-2024, with violations noted for defective fire retardant materials and painting requirements in the first-story public hall. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status since 2021, the combination of heating system failures and rodent issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The property has undergone regular inspections and received violation notices, with most issues being promptly addressed and closed, though the recurrence of similar problems indicates potential underlying infrastructure concerns.