1159 Fox Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 8-unit residential building at 1159 Fox Street in East Morrisania, owned by John Warren, has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly in the areas of heat and water systems, over the past two years. In early 2025 alone, there were multiple heat/hot water complaints (both building-wide and apartment-specific), with three separate incidents reported through the 311 system, one of which was categorized as an "emergency" situation. The building has experienced recurring heating issues, with similar complaints appearing regularly since 2024, including one instance in December 2023 involving a water leak.

A concerning pattern is evident, with 311 service requests for heat and water problems recurring approximately every month or two, most recently in February 2025. The building's maintenance record from 2023 shows several housing code violations being addressed, including issues with doors, windows, and flooring. Inspections in January 2024 resulted in various violations, some of which were successfully certified as corrected by 2024-2025, including problems with bathroom tiles (Apartment 1B), bathroom ceiling repairs (Apartment 2A), and public hall handrails.

There is also evidence of past pest management challenges, with the most recent bedbug reports (for 2023-2024) showing zero infested units, though a significant infestation was reported in 2019-2020 in all 8 units that was subsequently eradicated. Rodent inspection records from 2020-2022 indicate intermittent issues with rat activity, with inspections showing both failed and successful results. The building's age (constructed in 1931) and status as a "New Law Tenement" suggest it has been subject to various regulatory requirements over the years, including a recent (2023) violation related to external low-pressure inspection filing that was eventually dismissed.