1263 Ward Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The 1263 Ward Avenue property, a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Havan Laird, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, in June 2024, multiple violations related to lead paint hazards were documented in Apartment 2, including issues with peeling paint on walls and ceilings in various rooms, as well as concerns around a bathroom radiator.

The same apartment also experienced mold issues in the kitchen area, which were initially classified as Class A violations but later upgraded to Class B. Additional building-wide concerns documented in June 2024 include a heat and hot water complaint, missing heating system key notice in the public hall, inadequate lighting in the vestibule, and the need for mesh installation under a skylight on the second story.

The building's most recent inspection in May 2025 resulted in passing rodent inspections, continuing a pattern of successful rodent control demonstrated in previous years, with all past inspections since 2016 showing compliance. While many of the recent violations remain open, the building has maintained some positive patterns, as evidenced by the consistent passing of rodent inspections and the lack of any new significant complaints about heating or hot water systems since the June 2024 incident. The age of the building and the nature of some violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding lead paint compliance and other safety-related issues that require attention.