1280 Rev James Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459

The three-story, 2-family house at 1280 Rev James Polite Ave, built in 1991 and owned by David Brown, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, during mid-2022, there were multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water systems, with three separate emergency complaints filed between June 28 and July 16, 2022.

These complaints resulted in violations, though by July 19, 2022, HPD received reports that heat and hot water had been restored, with the final complaint remaining unresolved due to lack of apartment access for inspection. In July 2023, a fire safety violation was issued for Apartment 1 regarding obstructed egress windows, though this violation was certified as closed in August 2023.

The building also had a concerning complaint in September 2022 regarding shaking or vibrating conditions, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate. A rodent inspection conducted in October 2022 resulted in a passing grade, which followed a pattern of mostly passing inspections dating back to 2010-2018, with only two failures for "other reasons" in 2016. While the building's more recent history shows some improvement in maintenance issues, particularly with the resolution of several heating system complaints, the documented violations and complaints suggest ongoing concerns that warrant attention.