1049 Boynton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1049 Boynton Avenue is a 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Jose Vargas. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent concerns centered around heat and hot water problems in January 2025, which the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to inspect despite being categorized as an emergency. The building has also dealt with multiple water leak complaints in October 2024, primarily involving slow leaks, along with plumbing issues related to basins/sinks.

Significant safety concerns have been documented between 2018 and 2024, including the discovery of inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 1E (March 2024), obstructed fire escapes due to flower pots and household items (2019, 2024), and various window-related issues in public areas requiring repairs. While the building has maintained good rodent control with all recent inspections (2022-2025) passing, there was one recorded instance of rat activity in March 2022. The property has shown regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, with no infestations reported in the past three years.

Recent structural matters included two ECB violations in early 2024 related to building maintenance, specifically concerning vertical/step cracks and separating brick masonry on the east elevation, and safety measures on the south elevation. A sidewalk shed was required in early 2024 for safety during construction, though this violation was ultimately dismissed in June 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing various mechanical and safety system issues over the years, with most violations being closed after required repairs or corrections were made, as evidenced by the certification dates provided.