1421 Leland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

1421 Leland Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit residential building located in the Parkchester neighborhood, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Coraleta Lewis. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2024-2025, with multiple complaints filed by tenants between April 2024 and January 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. These complaints generally required HPD intervention, though access for inspections was frequently denied or not obtained.

Additional ongoing maintenance concerns include active violations in Apartment 1R from October 2024 related to roach infestation, broken kitchen light fixture, and missing safety equipment (carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector). The building has also documented electrical issues in early 2024 regarding lighting and no lighting conditions, though these complaints were similarly hindered by access issues. The property has several open violations from 2023-2024, including a building entrance door repair needed as of November 2023 and outstanding bedbug report filings required since March 2023.

Notably, there are more recent violations in 2023 related to inadequate hot water supply in Apartment 2R and a vestibule door self-closing mechanism issue. The building's historical records show consistent rodent inspection compliance, with all inspections from 2012 to 2022 passing. While there have been multiple emergency complaints requiring HPD intervention, the pattern of access denial for inspections raises questions about resolution verification for many of these issues. The property's documented history features numerous repeated service requests for similar issues, particularly regarding heating and hot water systems, indicating potential persistent infrastructure challenges.