225 Cross Bronx Expwy, Bronx, NY 10457

The 6-story, 38-unit building at 225 Cross Bronx Expressway in Mount Hope, owned by Menachem Augenstein and constructed in 1961, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with plumbing and mold, including three separate ceiling paint/plaster violations and unsanitary mold conditions reported in May 2025, and multiple plumbing issues (bathtub/shower, toilet, and sink) reported in October 2024. The building has maintained a consistent record of pest-related problems, including roach infestations in multiple apartments (A1, 1F, and 3E) documented in late 2023, along with ongoing evidence of rat activity noted in multiple inspections throughout 2024-2025.

Recent infrastructure concerns include elevator service issues, with violation notices in both 2022 and 2024 regarding single device operation and no alternate service. The building has also faced several maintenance violations requiring attention, including water supply pipe issues in Apartment 1F (December 2023), broken windows in Apartment A1 (September 2023), and various door-related problems. In early 2024, there was a significant pest control violation involving cockroaches, which was subsequently resolved.

More recent inspections in 2025 have shown continued rodent presence, though some inspections indicate bait applications and compliance passes. The property currently has active violations related to energy efficiency documentation and low-pressure inspection filing requirements from 2023, though these may have been addressed since they were issued. Despite these challenges, the building's recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) indicate no infestations, and the property has made some efforts to address various maintenance issues, with multiple violations being resolved through proper certification and correction notices.