1488 Hicks Street, Bronx, NY 10469

The 3-unit, 3-story residential building at 1488 Hicks Street in Williamsbridge, owned by Karen Murray and constructed in 1985, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past year that warrant attention. In June 2023, the building faced multiple interconnected problems, including heating and hot water system failures (affecting both apartments and the entire building), electrical issues such as power outages and lighting problems, and water supply challenges.

During this period, both the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) were involved, with the latter responding to a sewage odor complaint. Recent inspections have revealed several open violations requiring attention, including safety concerns related to fire retardant materials in stairwell walls, required posting of gas leak procedures, and the need for proper maintenance of various safety notices. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing challenges with rodent control, as evidenced by multiple bait application inspections between 2019 and 2024, with instances of rat activity recorded.

There are also currently several open violations from a June 2023 inspection related to building safety requirements, including the need to properly paint and repair various areas in the public hall and landings. Additionally, there was a gas hook-up/piping complaint in March 2023 that was marked as unable to gain access for inspection. The most recent development is the issuance of an electrical work permit on September 26, 2023, which may relate to some of the building's chronic electrical issues.