1249 Leland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 6-unit, 3-story building at 1249 Leland Avenue in Soundview, owned by Jahana Momtaj, has a significant history of violations and maintenance issues since its construction in 1928 as a New Law Tenement. Most notably, there are ongoing Class A violations from 2021-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulation. Between late 2018 and early 2019, numerous violations were documented in Apartment 2F, including issues with window guards, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and water damage in the kitchen, though many of these were subsequently closed.

The building experienced two notable service disruptions in 2018, including a door-related issue and a power outage, both classified as emergency situations. A concerning pattern emerged between 2018-2019 regarding building safety features, requiring multiple repairs to address defective safety equipment and building components. The building's history of rodent inspections shows mixed results, with several inspections in 2012 requiring bait applications, though the most recent inspections in 2014 and 2017 passed.

An inspection in 2019 found the need for repairs to lower window sashes at the second-story public hall stairs. While some violations have been addressed over the years, the persistent bedbug reporting violation from 2021 to present stands out as the only current open violation on record. The building's documented history suggest various maintenance issues have been addressed over time, but potential residents should be aware of the recurring nature of some types of violations, particularly during the 2018-2019 period.