1225 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, 12-unit tenement building at 1225 Webster Avenue in Concourse Village, owned by Gjon Chota, has experienced various maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, as of March 2025, there are open violations concerning an inoperative refrigerator, along with previously identified problems with floor conditions, wall paint/plaster, and violations related to the bathtub/shower. The building has been facing ongoing rodent control challenges, with the most recent Housing Maintenance Code Complaints from June 2025 reporting pest issues classified as unsanitary conditions, while open violations from July 2024 in apartment 2C documented infestations of mice and roaches.

The property has also shown recurring problems with bedbugs, as evidenced by the 2024 report indicating two infested units (both successfully treated). The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of various mechanical and safety concerns, including multiple HPD inspections in March 2025 addressing issues with window guards, intercom systems, and plumbing fixtures. A concerning spike in maintenance requests occurred in March 2025, generating multiple violations across different categories.

The property has undergone several rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with mixed results; while some inspections passed, others indicated rat activity or failed for unspecified reasons. The building's plumbing and bathroom facilities have also been the subject of multiple complaints, with violations issued that require corrective action by the property owner. Additionally, historical records show various permit issuances between 2018 and 2020, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts. While some issues have been resolved through proper channels, such as the 2019-2020 period when several violations were addressed, the recent pattern of complaints and violations indicates continuing maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.