1047 Summit Avnue, Bronx, NY 10452

The 6-unit, 3-story residential building at 1047 Summit Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Yoel Shaffer and constructed in 2006, has experienced multiple significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two years. Most notably, there were recurring sewage-related problems in late 2023 and early 2024, including a sewage leak and multiple complaints about sewage odors that warranted Department of Health and Mental Hygiene intervention. In 2022, the building faced various electrical issues, including power outages, no lighting, and problems with outlets/switches.

More recent violations from March 2024 include multiple housing maintenance code violations in Apartment 2 related to ventilation, doors, shower facilities, and countertop issues. The building has also been subject to serious concerns regarding unauthorized alterations, as evidenced by multiple Environmental Control Board violations in August 2023 related to illegal conversion of the cellar space into a fourth unit, including unauthorized partition walls, electrical work, and bathroom installations. This led to fines totaling $5,350, though the balance due shows as $0.

Current open violations from September 2023 indicate ongoing issues in Apartments 2 and 3, including a pest infestation (roaches and mice) in Apartment 2, while Apartment 3 has reported problems with carbon monoxide detectors, roof leaks, and ceiling plaster. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections in 2024-2025, with evidence of rat activity noted in several reports, though there have been some passed inspections as well. While the building has maintained its bedbug-free status according to recent reports, the accumulated issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.