751 Dawson Street, Bronx, NY 10455

The five-story, 17-unit tenement building at 751 Dawson Street in Longwood, built in 1907 and currently owned by Sefik Gunes, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years. Most notably, there are two active DOB violations from June 2023 regarding failure to file 2018 external low-pressure inspections. In December 2024, two B-class violations were issued concerning repairs and painting requirements for the west wall bulkhead in the 5th-story public hall, though these were certified as completed by January 2025.

A cluster of complaints in April 2023 related to various maintenance issues including carbon monoxide detector problems, plumbing concerns, and appliance maintenance, all of which were inspected by HPD and closed without violations being issued. Looking back at the building's history, there have been recurring issues with safety systems and maintenance. In 2019, violations were issued for defective fire safety materials in public areas.

The 5th-story apartment D has had multiple documented issues in 2021, including problems with bathroom plaster, window sash, and plumbing fixtures. Historical records show generally passing outcomes for rodent inspections, with an initial failure noted in August 2017 and a subsequent pass in January 2023, suggesting occasional pest management challenges though these have improved in recent evaluations. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with zero units reported as infested in the most recent filings from 2022 through 2024. While many violations and complaints have been addressed through proper certification, the presence of active DOB violations as of 2023 regarding external inspections suggests ongoing regulatory compliance requirements.