1384 Bristow Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 21-unit, 5-story tenement building at 1384 Bristow Street in East Morrisania, constructed in 1907, has experienced persistent issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly in recent months, with multiple complaints recorded through late 2024 and into early 2025. The property has also faced significant maintenance challenges, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to apartment 4A (including mold, pest infestations, and missing safety equipment) and apartment 5C (including pest infestations and maintenance issues). Of particular concern is an active Department of Buildings (DOB) violation from November 2022 regarding building facade maintenance, with dangerous conditions reported including partially detached masonry and cracks, resulting in a $12,500 penalty.

The building's record shows a pattern of unaddressed maintenance issues, evidenced by multiple open violations from 2023-2024 related to external low pressure inspection requirements. Recent housing maintenance complaints filed in June 2025 included issues such as mold, power outages, window frame problems, and various appliance concerns, though these were subsequently closed. The building's history shows sporadic pest control challenges, with several inspections indicating rat activity between 2015 and 2021, though more recent inspections suggest improved conditions.

Two DOB complaints regarding building stability and unauthorized work from 2021-2022 were closed, and the property has undergone some facade-related issues with safety concerns noted in 2022. Additionally, there are multiple instances of HPD attempting but being unable to gain access for inspections, particularly regarding heat and hot water complaints. The current owner, Dave Elwin, has held the property since 2019, during which time these recurring issues have persisted with varying degrees of resolution across different systems and maintenance needs.