2159 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460

The 5-story residential building at 2159 Southern Boulevard in Belmont, owned by Adam Weinstein, has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety concerns since 2023. Most recently, in 2025, there were complaints about unsanitary conditions involving mold and broken/missing window guards, though inspections found these conditions not to violate housing laws. Between 2023 and 2024, several significant issues were documented, including a slow water leak (July 2024), heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building (February 2024), and multiple complaints about window guard safety violations (September 2024, February 2025). The building has active violations from August 2024 regarding multiple issues in apartment 5H, including problems with caulking, plastered surfaces, and water leakage.

The Department of Buildings has recorded several serious concerns, particularly in 2024, including broken fire escape treads, facade maintenance issues, and general failure to maintain building standards. There are active DOB violations from 2024-2025 regarding facade condition and emergency repair requirements. The building underwent facade work in 2023-2024, which generated multiple complaints about safety and compliance issues, though most were resolved or dismissed. Regular rodent inspections have been conducted, with the most recent passing inspection in January 2025, though previous inspections in 2018-2019 showed some activity.

Bedbug reports for 2022-2024 show minimal infestation activity, with only one unit reported infested in 2022 and none since. The building has maintained compliance with basic housing codes as demonstrated by recent rodent inspection passes and bedbug reporting showing no current infestations, though the persistence of maintenance issues and violations suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The information indicates the building has been regularly monitored by housing authorities, with both emergency and non-emergency complaints being tracked and addressed. While some violations have been certified as corrected, several remain open, particularly regarding facade maintenance and conditions in apartment 5H. The building's age (built in 1924) and status as a New Law tenement suggest it has historical significance, though this also implies older systems and infrastructure that may require more frequent maintenance.