1145 Leland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The three-story, three-unit building at 1145 Leland Avenue in Soundview, owned by Michael Skeete, has documented a recurring pattern of heating and plumbing issues since its construction in 2005. Most notably, there have been multiple heating and hot water complaints over the years, with emergency calls in 2018, 2019, and as recently as 2021, including incidents affecting the entire building.

The property has also experienced significant plumbing issues, particularly in 2020 when multiple complaints were filed regarding bathtubs/showers and sink problems, resulting in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Electrical problems have been documented, particularly affecting apartment 2, with violations noted for broken or defective outlets in both 2018 and 2021. Recent inspections in 2022-2024 have revealed a bedbug reporting violation that remains open, which is concerning from a resident safety perspective.

The building's maintenance history shows some persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly in apartment 2, where multiple violations regarding electrical outlets and plumbing fixtures have been recorded. While the building passed rodent inspections in 2010 and 2017, an initial inspection in 2017 resulted in a failure for "Other Reasons," though the specific details were not provided in the records. The property has been subject to multiple HPD inspections and service requests over the years, with varying degrees of resolution, highlighting ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.