801 Freeman Street, Bronx, NY 10459

801 Freeman Street is a five-story, 10-unit old law tenement building located in Morrisania, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Joseph Cafiero. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in late 2024 and early 2025, with three emergency complaints reported through 311 service requests, though inspections were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. December 2024 inspections revealed multiple open violations in apartment 4A, including concerns about an unauthorized ceiling installation, blocked sprinkler head, unsafe electrical wiring, and missing safety devices such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges over the past few years, including plumbing issues with bathtubs/showers (2022-2024), a slow water leak (2024), and problems with staircase flooring (2022). There were significant safety concerns identified in December 2024 regarding a satellite dish blocking drop ladder egress at the fire escape. The property shows a history of rodent activity, with inspection results varying between "Passed" and "Rat Activity" between 2017 and 2023, though the most recent inspections have shown improvements in pest management compliance.

The building's maintenance record also includes a mix of resolved and ongoing violations, particularly affecting apartment 4A, which has been cited for multiple safety and compliance issues. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status over the past six reporting periods (2019-2024). The property's service request history indicates regular tenant engagement with Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though access issues have sometimes hampered inspection efforts.