1219 Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1219 Elder Avenue is a 5-story, 11-unit New Law tenement building located in Parkchester and owned by Zamirool Ahmad. The building, constructed in 1913, has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, as evidenced by eight reported incidents between 2019 and 2024, affecting the entire building or individual apartments. The most recent complaints were filed in November 2024 and February 2024, with HPD unable to gain access for inspection in one instance.

The building faced electrical challenges in October 2020, including a power outage and inadequate lighting, which resulted in violations. A significant cluster of maintenance violations in October 2020 pertained to Apartment 5, including issues with self-closing doors, electrical system problems, mold conditions, pest infestation, and various repair needs, though these were subsequently addressed and closed. The building has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations during these periods.

Recent rodent inspections from 2022 to 2025 show generally satisfactory results, with all inspections passed except for one failure in March 2022 for unspecified reasons. The property has been diligent in filing annual bedbug reports, with the most recent filing in December 2024 indicating zero infested units. While the building has experienced periodic infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems, the property has generally responded to violations and maintenance issues, as demonstrated by the closure of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and regular rodent inspections.