1560 Boone Ave, Bronx, NY 10460

The 15-story, 365-unit building at 1560 Boone Avenue in East Morrisania, owned by Nicholas Lembo and completed in 2018, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly relating to heat and hot water systems. In 2025 alone, there were numerous 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code complaints regarding heating issues, wall conditions, plumbing problems, and mold.

Specifically, three complaints about wall paint/plaster, two about doors/windows, and one about mold were filed in March 2025, along with multiple heat/hot water complaints throughout 2025, indicating persistent temperature control issues. The building has also faced challenges with its intercom and security systems, as evidenced by multiple violations between 2024-2025 regarding defective intercommunication systems and self-closing doors in various apartments. Environmental and safety concerns are evident in the building's history, including a carbon monoxide and smoke detector violation in apartment 11D (April 2024), heat issues during summer in apartment 3J (July 2024), and a bedbug infestation reported in December 2024, though this case was marked as eradicated.

The building's rodent inspection record shows inconsistent results between 2022 and 2025, with multiple failures noted in 2023-2025. A notable incident occurred during construction in 2019, resulting in a $5,000 fine for failing to promptly notify the Department of an accident or damage to property. While the building has addressed many issues as they arise, the frequency and variety of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems like heating and intercoms.