1278 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1278 Union Avenue is a 5-story, 26-unit residential building located in the Morrisania neighborhood, owned by Ignacio Castillo and constructed in 1915 as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and water systems in 2025, including multiple emergency complaints in March and February regarding heat and hot water problems, and more recently in May 2025 involving plumbing, ceiling damage, mold, and water leaks. The building has also faced persistent rodent-related challenges, with inspections revealing rat activity in October 2024 and multiple rodent sightings reported between 2022 and 2025.

While the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted inspections that resulted in some violations, most recent inspections (including May 2025) have passed without major findings. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status, with no reported infestations in the past five years according to official filings. Housing Maintenance Code Violations from December 2023 remain open, including issues in Basement Apartment BB involving roach infestations, plaster surface damage, and required repairs.

Apartment 204 on the second story has several outstanding violations from November 2021, including problems with light fixtures, plaster surfaces, and required painting. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, passing most recent checks while showing some historical patterns of rodent activity. Additional complaints regarding general maintenance and janitorial services were recorded in 2024, indicating ongoing challenges with building maintenance.