1323 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459

The 8-story, 31-unit residential building at 1323 Southern Boulevard in East Morrisania, owned by Josue Velazquez, was constructed in 2018 and has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in October 2024, with three emergency complaints filed between October 9-13, 2024, affecting the entire building. The building has undergone multiple sweeps and inspections by the Department of Buildings (DOB) between 2020-2023, with some incidents resulting in Stop Work Orders, though these were ultimately fully rescinded.

There were three heat and hot water-related emergency complaints in October 2024, one of which was closed with an indication that the issue was resolved. The building has a significant history of violations and enforcement actions, particularly in 2021-2022, including multiple instances of failing to certify corrections on Immediately Hazardous (Class 1) ECB violations, though most were ultimately dismissed.

In June 2023, there was a violation issued for failure to file the 2018 External Low Pressure Inspection, which was also dismissed. The building underwent various inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), with the most recent heat-related complaint in October 2024. It's worth noting that despite multiple complaints and violations, many were ultimately dismissed or resolved, though this pattern of heat and hot water issues in 2024 highlights ongoing maintenance challenges.