782 Cauldwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The two-family house at 782 Cauldwell Avenue in Longwood, currently owned by Yonatan Bahumi, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues throughout 2024 and late 2023. Most concerning are multiple rodent-related incidents, with the most recent mouse sighting reported in December 2024, following earlier rodent violations found in October 2024. The building has faced recurring pest problems, with at least three separate pest-related complaints in July 2024 alone, some of which resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Safety issues have also been documented, including a fire escape complaint in July 2024 that HPD was unable to inspect, and multiple electrical problems such as lighting outages in October 2024. The property underwent significant scrutiny regarding its occupancy status, with violations documented in November 2023 for illegal conversion from a two-family to a three-family dwelling, including unauthorized renovations in the cellar creating additional living space with bedrooms and bathroom facilities. These violations were ultimately dismissed in May 2024 after the vacate order was rescinded. The building's inspection history reveals a pattern of access issues for inspectors, as noted in several complaints where violations could not be confirmed due to lack of access.

These include complaints about mold conditions in October 2024 and various aspects of unsanitary conditions. Additional maintenance concerns have been documented, including issues with ceiling and floor conditions, door problems, and garbage/recycling storage. Between 2023 and 2024, there were multiple complaints about egress issues, though inspections found no violations warranting action. While some complaints have been resolved with appropriate inspections, the building's recent history shows ongoing challenges with both safety compliance and basic habitability standards, particularly regarding pest control and unauthorized modifications to the building's structure and systems.