1219 Woodycrest Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 3-story, 3-unit residential building at 1219 Woodycrest Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Cheddie Defreitas and constructed in 1995, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an active bedbug-related violation as of April 2024 regarding annual reporting requirements, and multiple open violations from October 2023 in apartment 3 concerning rodent infestation, water leaks, various repairs, and safety device requirements.

The October 2023 violations specifically cite problems with roach infestation, defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and issues with plaster and paint in multiple areas including the bathroom and a seventh room from the east. The building has also undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity between 2020 and 2025, with three inspections showing rat activity (most recently in September 2024), though recent inspections in 2024-2025 have generally passed.

Recent complaints indicate persistent maintenance issues, with multiple HPD violations issued in early 2025 including problems with heat/hot water, intercom systems, cabinets, mold, water leaks, flooring, and plumbing in various areas of the building. The building has shown some compliance with basic requirements, as evidenced by the rodent inspections which generally passed, except for one failed inspection in September 2024. While the building appears to have maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with no reported infestations between 2019-2022, the repeated violations and complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that may affect resident comfort and safety.