763 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 763 Home Street in Morrisania, currently owned by David Refoua, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding heating systems. Between February and March 2025 alone, there were four separate complaints about heat and hot water issues, with at least one resulting in HPD violations.

The building has a documented history of rodent problems, with multiple rat sightings reported in 2024-2025, though recent rodent baiting efforts have been initiated in 2025. Previous structural safety concerns emerged in 2021 when multiple complaints were filed regarding unauthorized work and the illegal removal of fire escapes, leading to several Environmental Control Board violations, including a notable instance in October 2021 when a fire escape was improperly removed from Exposure #2, creating hazardous conditions. The building's maintenance history reveals recurring pattern of compliance issues, particularly concerning bedbug reporting requirements, with violations noted in 2021-2022 for failure to submit required documentation.

However, as of 2024-2025, the bedbug reports indicate no active infestations or reinfestations. Between 2022 and 2023, the property received multiple violations related to construction work and permit issues, though most of these have since been resolved. The building's inspection records show regular monitoring for both rodent activity and compliance with housing maintenance codes, with the most recent inspections indicating ongoing efforts to address these persistent issues through bait application programs and inspections by various city agencies.