1096 Woodycrest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1096 Woodycrest Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Gagandeep Singh, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2022-2024, with multiple complaints filed through HPD for both the entire building and individual apartments. Most recently, in early 2024, there were three emergency heat/hot water complaints within a two-week period, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the conditions.

Significant violations were recorded in January 2024, including issues with a water heater's operation within the first-story public hall and defective self-closing doors at the building entrance. In 2022, the building faced multiple infrastructure challenges, including violations related to cooking gas supply problems, an unsanitary condition with pests, and issues with radiator plumbing and water supply. The property underwent significant mechanical system work in 2022, which led to several Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations related to improperly installed gas piping, though these violations have since been resolved.

Apartment 2 on the second story has documented violations from 2022 concerning inadequate heat, hot water, and gas supply, as well as pest infestations involving roaches and mice. The building has been subject to multiple rodent activity inspections in 2024-2025, showing consistent rat activity despite bait application efforts throughout the year. While the building's bedbug reporting history from 2020-2024 shows no documented infestations, the continuing maintenance issues and rodent challenges suggest persistent maintenance and sanitation concerns.