1214 Olmstead Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-family building at 1214 Olmstead Avenue in Unionport, currently owned by Fidel Castro, has a mixed maintenance record since 2019. The property has experienced several significant infrastructure issues, particularly during 2019 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water (entire building), electric power outages, and plumbing problems including water supply issues, toilet malfunctions, and sink problems.

These complaints typically resulted in violations being issued, though some inspections found no violations. More recent concerns include a pest infestation report in 2021 (closed with no violations) and a heating/hot water complaint in 2020 where inspectors were unable to gain access to units for verification. The building has also faced safety compliance issues, with open violations as of 2019 related to window guards, fire retardant materials, and exposed electrical wiring in public areas.

Inspection records indicate some progress, with the most recent bedbug report from December 2023 showing no infestations during the 2022-2023 period, and a permit for electrical work issued in August 2023. Historical records from 2010-2012 show a varied pattern of rodent inspection results, with both passing and failing outcomes. The property has undergone multiple annual bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filings in 2021-2023 showing compliance, though previous years also indicate a consistent need for such filings.