1516 Leland Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

1516 Leland Avenue is a 5-story, 17-unit residential building in Parkchester, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Ansel Duvivier. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent concerns being a pest infestation reported in April 2025 and heat/hot water problems in December 2024, both of which resulted in violations being issued and required corrections by the property owner. In 2024, violations were documented regarding heating system access and hot water availability in Apartment 2C, while Apartment 4C showed multiple issues including mold, floor damage, and previous pest problems.

The building has a history of appliance-related complaints, with multiple reports between 2023-2024 concerning refrigerators and electric/gas ranges, though most were resolved with confirmations of correction. Earlier issues from 2023 include water leak concerns and ceiling plaster problems that were also resolved without violations being issued. The property's maintenance record shows some persistent challenges, particularly with heating systems and appliance functionality.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (most recently in November 2023), there was a notable pest violation in 2025, marking a potential area of concern for residents. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2019-2024 shows zero confirmed infestations during the annual reporting periods. Historical data reveals periodic drainage and water retention concerns in 2021-2022, though inspections found no violations at those times. The property has maintained relatively consistent compliance with housing codes, though some violations have required correction, particularly regarding heating and maintenance issues in individual apartments.