1143 Mace Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469

The two-story, three-unit residential building at 1143 Mace Avenue, owned by Kathleen Toth and located in the Allerton neighborhood, is currently facing several significant maintenance and safety issues as of summer 2025. The most concerning recent developments are multiple open violations from April 2024, including lead paint hazards in Apartment 3, a rodent infestation in the same unit, and various maintenance issues such as leaks, electrical problems, and deteriorated plaster/paint surfaces.

The building has received multiple 311 complaints in April 2024 regarding electrical lighting issues, water leaks, and pest problems, though many of these complaints were closed without finding violations. The property has persistent maintenance challenges, particularly affecting Apartment 3, where violations were recorded for leaking faucets, roof leaks, electrical fixture problems, and the need for general repairs. Additionally, there are outstanding violations related to building-wide safety requirements, including the need to maintain proper entrance signage and ensure access to the heating system.

While the building passed a rodent inspection in January 2023 and reported no bedbug incidents in the most recent annual filing (2025), the recent cluster of violations and complaints suggests ongoing maintenance and habitability challenges. Of note, a safety complaint regarding a broken window guard was filed and closed in February 2020 with no violations found. The building's age (constructed in 1920) and class designation as "HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS A" indicate its history as a converted multiple dwelling.