1044 Woodycrest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1044 Woodycrest Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Victor Rodriguez, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in November 2023, there was a heat and hot water emergency that affected the entire building.

Between 2018 and 2024, the property has faced various maintenance challenges, including multiple bedbug report filings (with 2023 showing zero infested units), periods of inadequate gas and electric service in apartments, and history of rodent activity with inspections showing consistent rat presence in 2022-2025. Significant historical notes include an illegal conversion of the second floor into multiple SROs (Single Room Occupancies) with four rooms, increasing building occupancy beyond allowed limits, which was resolved with no penalties.

There are also ongoing concerns from 2018 regarding building security (defective entrance lock) and mail delivery (defective mailboxes), as well as sanitary issues with past complaints about water leaks and pest infestations in 2020. While the building has had some issues that have been properly addressed through the Housing Preservation and Development department, such as the 2020 pest and leak problems, the recurring nature of maintenance violations and rodent activity, along with the recent heat emergency, suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.