1390 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 5-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building at 1390 Prospect Avenue in Morrisania, owned by Isaac Weinberg and constructed in 1904, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of code violations and complaints related to ceilings, with the most recent ceiling paint/plaster complaints in June 2025 and an active open emergency complaint from June 2025. The building has also faced recurring heating issues, with complaints about heat and hot water reported in May 2025 and April 2025. Multiple inspections in 2024 identified various violations in apartment 4B, including pest infestations (mice and roaches), plumbing issues, floor damage, and problems with windows, doors, and heating systems, all of which were certified as corrected in early 2025.

The building has a history of rodent activity, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2021 and 2022, though a January 2023 inspection passed without issues. Additionally, there are open issues regarding an unspecified illegal commercial/manufacturing use in a residential zone from October 2024, and a 2023 violation related to failure to file 2018 external low-pressure inspection documentation. The property has consistently demonstrated challenges with basic maintenance and habitability standards, evidenced by numerous HPD complaints and violations requiring correction. The building's maintenance history shows alternating periods of violation issuance and resolution, with some recent inspections in 2025 resulting in new violations and complaints.

In addition to the issues in apartment 4B, there have been various building-wide problems documented through 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints, including unsatisfactory garbage storage conditions, electrical problems, and sanitation issues, though many of these were found not to violate housing laws or were addressed promptly. The building has undergone regular pest control measures, with no bedbug infestations reported in the last four years, though rodent inspections showed fluctuating results. The property has also faced challenges with general building management, as evidenced by multiple complaints regarding work without proper permits in September 2021, though inspections were unable to gain access. While some violations have been promptly addressed and closed, the frequency and variety of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.