1053 Boynton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

This 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1053 Boynton Avenue in Soundview, constructed in 1928 and currently owned by 1053 Boynton Realty LLC, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, the building suffered a major fire on January 22, 2024, resulting in substantial structural damage, particularly affecting the second and third floors. This fire incident triggered multiple Department of Building violations, including orders to address fire damage, structural issues, and secure the building against elements due to compromised windows.

As of now, there are multiple active violations related to these fire damages, including issues with the roof, floor joists, and exterior walls. The building has ongoing pest control challenges, with recent rodent activity documented consistently through 2024-2025, despite regular bait applications. Housing maintenance records indicate various maintenance issues throughout 2023-2024, including problems with flooring, walls, ceilings, and a water leak.

While some complaints resulted in violations, such as the March 2023 ceiling paint/plaster issue, others were closed without violations. The property has also undergone multiple rodent inspections and treatments, with the most recent finding rat activity in April 2025. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past five years, with zero reported cases between 2019 and 2024.