1042 Woodycrest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The three-story, three-unit building at 1042 Woodycrest Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Albert Davis, was constructed in 1899 and has experienced several significant issues over recent years. The property currently has open Class A housing maintenance code violations dating back to 2021-2024 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, indicating ongoing compliance issues with pest management requirements.

Notably concerning are multiple open violations from 2020, including unauthorized reoccupancy of dwellings under repair orders, required maintenance of mail receptacles, and the need to replace a missing roof scuttle ladder. This building has also demonstrated recurring rat activity, with three rat activity inspections in 2024-2025 and several similar findings in previous years, though the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 resulted in a passing grade. The building previously underwent unauthorized modifications to the cellar level in 2018, including the construction of partition walls and installation of bathroom facilities, which resulted in an Environmental Control Board violation that was subsequently resolved.

Between 2018-2020, there were several professional certification compliance audits conducted, though no violations were warranted at the time of inspection. A significant maintenance issue documented in 2018 involved defective fire escape equipment, though this violation was closed following necessary adjustments. While the property has obtained various permits for electrical and plumbing work between late 2018 and mid-2019, the pattern of open violations related to bedbug reporting and unauthorized occupancy suggests ongoing regulatory compliance challenges that may affect tenant living conditions.