957 Woodycrest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 52-unit, 6-story residential building at 957 Woodycrest Avenue, owned by Alex Kohn and constructed in 1924, is currently facing significant maintenance and health challenges. Throughout June 2025, the building experienced an alarming series of eight rat sightings, followed by more rodent activity in July, despite bait application efforts.

The property has multiple active housing maintenance code violations, particularly affecting apartment 8A, including issues with water leaks, mold, peeling paint, and damaged fixtures. There are also concerning problems with building safety and infrastructure, as evidenced by repeated complaints about defective/inoperative boilers in June 2025, though inspections did not warrant violations at that time.

The building's front and rear courtyards have been subject to special attention due to hazardous conditions, with several Environmental Control Board violations relating to spalling masonry and emergency exit obstructions. In 2023-2024, there were significant enforcement actions regarding the removal of posted vacate orders and unauthorized occupancy, particularly affecting the basement rear apartment, which was found occupied by unauthorized residents. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record over the past five years, the persistent rodent issues and ongoing maintenance violations suggest serious challenges to resident comfort and safety.