1291 Bronx River Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 4-unit, 2-story tenement building at 1291 Bronx River Avenue in East Morrisania, owned by Michael Baez and constructed in 1931, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most significant being violations identified in September 2023. These current open violations include defective fire retardant material in the boiler room ceiling (Class B violation), and multiple apartment 1 issues such as a defective smoke detector, improper carbon monoxide detector maintenance, and unpermitted drop ceiling installations.

The building has a documented history of mold problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed in May 2019. Previous maintenance concerns from 2018 included various unresolved issues related to ventilation systems, flooring, and paint conditions, though inspections were unable to gain access to the premises. The property has generally maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2025, showing no infestation cases during this period.

A gas utility referral complaint in 2022 was closed due to access issues. While rodent activity was noted between 2016 and 2018, inspections in recent years suggest improved pest management, with the last documented rodent-related inspection showing no violations. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with particular attention needed to the current open violations related to life safety systems and unauthorized modifications in apartment 1, though many historical complaints have been addressed through proper inspection and resolution procedures.