1215 Elder Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

1215 Elder Avenue is a 5-story, 12-unit residential building located in Parkchester and owned by Eustacia Bastian. Built in 1913, this New York Law Tenement has shown persistent maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2024-2025. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with plumbing, including both sink and bathtub problems in apartments 2 and 3, which were classified as emergencies in June 2025.

The building has also experienced multiple instances of pest-related complaints, with open violations for mouse infestations in apartments 2, 3, and 4 as of late 2024. Additional maintenance issues documented in 2024-2025 include problems with doors, windows, and flooring, though some inspections were unable to gain access to verify conditions. The property has undergone several rodent inspections and interventions over the past two years, with varying results including instances of rat activity and bait applications.

A tree from a neighboring property caused damage to the building's fence in 2024, and there is an open Department of Buildings violation regarding an unfiled low-pressure inspection from 2022. The building's systems have received some attention, with recent complaints about ventilation and flooring issues. While the bedbug reports for the property consistently show zero infested units from 2019-2025, the ongoing maintenance violations and pest control challenges suggest persistent operational challenges. The property has a mix of open and recently closed violations, particularly concentrated in apartments 2 and 3, covering issues with windows, plumbing fixtures, and flooring surfaces.