800 Freeman Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The three-unit, three-story building at 800 Freeman Street in Morrisania, owned by Ruben Beaubrun, has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 2005. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of heating and hot water problems throughout the building, with ten documented 311 complaints between December 2023 and January 2025, including several emergency complaints where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced electrical issues, with a lighting outage complaint in June 2024, and various water-related problems, including heavy flow leaks and paint/plaster issues, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment (Unit 2).

The property has an open housing maintenance code violation from April 2024 regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports, though previous reports from 2019-2020 indicated no infestations during those periods. Between late 2022 and early 2019, there were multiple complaints about rodent activity, with inspections documenting rat presence and the application of bait in several instances. Three illegal conversion-related complaints were filed between 2022-2024, though inspections resulted in either no violations being found or access being denied.

The building has undergone various maintenance issues affecting Unit 2, as documented in December 2022 inspections, including problems with water supply, plumbing fixtures, plaster surfaces, and the need to address a mouse infestation. While some violations were certified as corrected by January 2023, others remain open regarding bedbug reporting requirements. The property's energy systems have shown persistent problems, notably with heating, which remains a recurring issue based on the most recent complaints in early 2025. Despite these numerous complaints and violations over the years, many inspections resulted in either no violations found or inability to gain access for proper evaluation.