679 Magenta Street, Bronx, NY 10467

679 Magenta Street is a 5-story, 74-unit New Law tenement building located in the Olinville neighborhood and owned by Zev Miltz. The building, constructed in 1926, has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being a pattern of inspection access problems between March and April 2025, where HPD was unable to access units to investigate complaints about electrical wiring, heating issues, cooking gas, and various other maintenance concerns. Most recently, in June 2025, there were new paint/plaster violations issued regarding ceiling conditions.

The building has a documented history of maintenance violations, including multiple complaints about mold (with visible mold documented in Apartment 4G in December 2024), water leaks, and door/window issues, particularly affecting Apartments 3D and 4G. Between 2020 and 2025, there have been several Department of Buildings violations related to unauthorized construction work, including illegal kitchen conversions in Apartments 3J and 5H, and electrical work without proper permits. The building's mechanical systems have also shown problems, with a boiler violation noted in 2018.

The property has demonstrated ongoing rodent control challenges, with multiple instances of rat activity documented between January and October 2023, though a compliance check in December 2023 shows improvements. Bedbug inspections from 2022 through 2024 show no reported infestations. While some violations have been resolved, as evidenced by multiple "Closed" statuses, there remain concerns about timely maintenance responses and inspection access issues, as demonstrated by the pattern of HPD's inability to gain access during inspections in 2025. The building's comprehensive history of complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though many issues have been addressed through official violation resolutions and repairs.