1020 Boynton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1020 Boynton Avenue is a 67-unit, 6-story residential building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Carmen Villot. The property is currently facing significant maintenance challenges, as evidenced by numerous recent complaints and violations. Most notably, there is an active emergency violation regarding severely cracked and spalling stone window sills on multiple elevations, along with a general failure to maintain the building in a code-compliant manner, particularly concerning eroding bricks, mortar joints, and corroding metal lintels.

The building has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple HPD complaints in 2025 regarding water leaks, including both heavy flow and slow leaks, though inspections did not result in any violations. The building has a documented history of pest issues, including multiple rodent activity inspections between 2021 and 2025 showing consistent rat presence, with the most recent inspection in May 2025 resulting in a failed compliance check. Apartment 6A has been the subject of several specific violations from 2024, including rodent infestations, carbon monoxide detector issues, pest problems, and various repairs needed for paint, windows, and plumbing. The property has also faced serious safety concerns, with multiple emergency work orders related to facade conditions and inadequate safety measures.

While there have been regular bedbug reporting filings from 2019 through 2024 showing zero infested units, the ongoing maintenance violations and rodent issues suggest persistent challenges in building upkeep. Recent complaints filed with the Department of Buildings indicate potential illegal conversion issues, and multiple failure to maintain violations have been recorded in 2025. The building's facade has been the subject of multiple ECB violations, including blocked fire escape passageways and inadequate safety measures, with penalties totaling thousands of dollars. While permits for various work have been filed and issued over the years, including facade work, plumbing repairs, and electrical work, the frequency of violations and service requests suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.