1826 Monroe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 30-unit, 6-story building at 1826 Monroe Avenue in Mount Hope was built in 1964 and is currently owned by Arash Merabi. The property has experienced significant elevator service issues throughout 2023-2024, with multiple complaints about the single elevator's operation and safety, resulting in several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, some with penalties totaling over $10,000. Recent complaints from mid-2025 reveal ongoing maintenance challenges, including plumbing issues (toilet) and security problems (doors), with some complaints resulting in HPD violations requiring follow-up corrections.

The building has also faced consistent plumbing and bathroom fixture problems, particularly affecting Unit 5E's hot water supply and bathroom components. Building safety concerns include visible mold challenges, documented rat activity in previous inspections (though recent inspections have generally passed), and various housing maintenance code violations, including elevator safety and fire escape requirements that remain largely open as of 2024-2025. The property has maintained an active bedbug prevention program, with all recent reports (2018-2024) showing no infestations.

Recent inspections from 2022-2025 have generally shown compliance with rodent control standards, although there were multiple instances of rat activity reported between 2022 and 2023. In late 2024, the building faced multiple open violations related to inadequate lighting, door functionality, and various safety requirements, including an unresolved C-class violation regarding impaired access to the building's heating system. Though many earlier violations have been dismissed or resolved, including several related to low pressure inspection filings, the property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with timely repairs and compliance with housing regulations, particularly regarding building systems and infrastructure maintenance.