1315 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

The 8-unit, 5-story building at 1315 Rev James Polite Ave in Morrisania, owned by Freeman Corner LLC and completed in 2015, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Most notably, there are currently two unresolved complaints regarding pest infestations from May and June 2025, though the building's bedbug report filings since 2021 show no infestations.

In 2024, the property faced multiple plumbing and sanitation-related complaints, including issues with toilets, bathtubs/showers, and sewage problems, most of which were closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. The building underwent a significant Housing Maintenance Code inspection in October 2024, resulting in several violations primarily affecting apartments 1L, 4LR, and 4RR, including pest infestations, interior repairs needed, and safety equipment (smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector) issues, all of which were certified as corrected between late 2024 and early 2025. The property has several active Department of Buildings violations as of 2023, relating to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2019 and 2021, which remain unresolved.

While the building has documented rodent concerns in 2022, it passed a subsequent inspection in November 2022. Multiple 311 complaints have been filed between 2023-2025, including safety concerns about smoke detectors and various plumbing issues. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained an active history of addressing violations once notified, with most being closed following correction work, though some recent complaints remain open pending access for inspection.