1248 Stratford Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 1248 Stratford Avenue in Parkchester, owned by Reyes Merino, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues since late 2022. The most significant problems emerged in December 2022 when multiple violations were documented, including unsanitary conditions with pests and mold, water leaks (heavy flow), and various maintenance issues affecting cabinets, flooring, and walls. These violations were officially recognized during HPD inspections in December 2022, with subsequent violations noted in 2022-2024 regarding the need to file annual bedbug reports.

Specifically, Apartment 1F has been the focus of multiple open violations as of 2024, including problematic mold conditions (both in the bathroom and various rooms), defective wood flooring, issues with the kitchen sink drain pipe, and problems with peeling paint in multiple areas. Additional concerns include historical plumbing issues with a basin/sink, carbon monoxide detector concerns, and problems with smoke detectors. While recent rodent inspections in 2025, 2024, and 2023 have passed, showing compliance with the latest requirements, there was noticeable rodent activity in March 2022.

The building's maintenance history shows mixed results, with a significant cluster of violations in late 2022, though some prior issues have been resolved. The Department of Buildings record shows a gas utility referral complaint from December 2019, though inspectors were unable to gain access to the unit for verification. The property's exterior maintenance performance has generally improved, with regular rodent inspections continuing into 2025 showing successful compliance with current housing codes.