1459 Taylor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

1459 Taylor Avenue is a 5-story, 30-unit residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Limon Lumaj. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between February and March 2025, though some were resolved when occupants confirmed service restoration during inspections. In December 2024, several violations were documented, including issues with self-closing doors, handrails, and maintenance requirements in public areas - all of which were subsequently closed after appropriate repairs were certified between January and March 2025.

The building has a documented history of boiler-related problems, with violations issued in 2019 and 2024 regarding defective equipment and improper maintenance, leading to active ECB violations in 2024 with associated penalties. Recent structural concerns were noted in March 2025, including a piece of decorative stone that had dislodged from the building facade, resulting in active violations requiring a sidewalk shed for public safety. The property has demonstrated consistent compliance in pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in the last five years (2019-2024).

However, recent rodent inspections show a new pattern of rat activity as of July 2025, following generally passing inspections in previous years. The building has maintained regular bedbug reporting showing no infestations or required treatments since 2019, indicating effective pest management practices. While the property has experienced multiple maintenance issues requiring HPD intervention, particularly regarding heating systems, most violations appear to be addressed though some suggest ongoing infrastructure concerns. The recent rodent activity noted in 2025 might indicate new maintenance challenges for the property.