1246 Leland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-family, two-story building at 1246 Leland Avenue in Soundview, owned by Jeffrey Lebron, has a documented history of maintenance issues primarily related to plumbing and pest control. Most recently, between August and October 2023, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions involving pests and water supply problems, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing violations for a cockroach infestation in Apartment 1.

The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with multiple complaints about water supply problems in both 2019 and 2023, though some were resolved without violations. Pest-related issues have been a persistent concern, with documented problems in 2021 and multiple reports in 2019, including a mold incident that HPD could not inspect. The property has also faced various maintenance challenges, as evidenced by several violation notices between 2019 and 2023, including issues with fire retardant materials, window sashes, and security locks.

Regarding more recent safety monitoring, the building filed its bedbug report for the period of November 2022 to October 2023 showing no infested units, and rodent inspections have generally passed since 2016, although there was one failure noted in March 2016. The property underwent multiple inspections and received several violation notices between 2019 and 2023, though most have been addressed and closed, including requirements for proper repairs and painting in common areas. The building's Violation Summary shows attention to various maintenance codes, with most issues being classified as Class A (immediate) or Class B (less serious), but with some Class C violations that required more significant attention.