1233 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 1233 Union Avenue in Morrisania, owned by Erica Raghubar, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past several years, particularly in the third-floor unit (Apartment 3). Currently, as of January 2025, there are multiple open violations and recent complaints, including issues with pests (multiple unsanitary condition complaints), electrical systems, window frames, plumbing fixtures, and heating systems.

Between late 2023 and early 2025, the building has received numerous HPD complaints and violations, with several related to pest infestations, heating problems, and various repairs needed in Apartment 3, including issues with water leaks, plaster surfaces, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has an ongoing history of rodent activity, with inspection records showing rat activity or bait application in 2018, 2021, 2022, and most recently in 2024.

The property has multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2023, including requirements to file annual bedbug reports, provide adequate heat, ensure proper access to heating systems, remove encumbrances from public areas, repair ceiling surfaces, maintain smoke detectors, address water leaks, and deal with pest infestations. Several recent HPD inspections in January 2025 resulted in violations being issued for various issues, while some complaints were closed without violations being found, including those related to heating systems, appliances, and window frames. The building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with basic building systems and pest control, particularly affecting the third-floor apartment.