918 Summit Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452

The three-story, two-family house at 918 Summit Avenue in Highbridge, owned by Mike Ma, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment (Apartment 3). As of March 2023, there were multiple open violations including a leaking roof in the private hallway, and defects in the plastered surfaces and paint on both the kitchen's east wall and hallway ceiling.

This apartment has a documented history of maintenance problems dating back to 2021, when violations included a mouse infestation and various kitchen repairs needed, all of which were closed between late 2021 and mid-2022. The building's record also shows recurring pest control challenges, with multiple rodent inspections in 2023-2025, including some failed inspections and bait applications. In 2024-2025, the property faced significant structural concerns regarding the retaining walls in the side and rear yard, with active violations issued in January and May 2024 noting multiple cracks, open joists, and loose masonry.

While these violations remain unresolved as of May 2025, the owner has been required to engage a professional engineer to evaluate the situation. The building has maintained a bedbug-free status during the most recent reporting period (2021-2022), and recent rodent inspections in 2025 have generally resulted in passing grades, suggesting some improvement in pest control measures. The property is over 120 years old, having been built in 1901, and the record shows a pattern of maintenance issues mainly concentrated in the third-floor unit, with intermittent improvements and ongoing violations requiring attention.