1057 Teller Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

This 3-story, 3-unit residential building located at 1057 Teller Avenue in Concourse Village, owned by Yoel Shafer, was constructed in 1910 and is classified as a New Law Tenement. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most significant recent concerns being multiple rat activity incidents recorded throughout 2024-2025, showing persistent rodent problems despite bait interventions.

The building has had several serious violations and emergencies requiring attention, including electrical wiring issues, door problems, and painting/plastering concerns in 2022, as well as a notable cluster of violations in April 2022 involving various maintenance problems in Apartment 2, such as broken flooring and defective bathroom tiles, along with multiple safety equipment deficiencies including smoke and carbon monoxide detector issues. The most recent inspection from September 2023 revealed violations in Apartment 3 related to carbon monoxide detector problems, necessitating repairs and proper notification posting requirements. Historical records show past compliance issues including an illegal conversion complaint from 2019 and several Environmental Control Board violations from 2020 regarding unpermitted work in the cellar and an obstructed exit passageway, though these were eventually resolved.

The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with building systems and safety equipment, requiring continued attention to basic habitability standards. However, records also show consistent reporting procedures being followed, with violations typically being addressed and closed out, though some issues demonstrate a pattern of recurring maintenance needs. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the most recent reports from 2025 showing zero infested units.