1848 Monroe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1848 Monroe Avenue is a 5-story, 26-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Marino Rosario. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, with particular concerns regarding water leaks, pest infestations, and building systems. Most notably, there have been recurring water-related problems, including heavy flow leaks in 2023 and 2022 that resulted in HPD violations.

The building has also had multiple rodent-related incidents, with the most recent follow-up inspection in July 2025 passing, though there were previous activations in 2024 and early 2025. Significant violations include a 2021 ECB violation for unsafe electrical wiring in an illegal basement living space (currently marked as active with a $2500 penalty), and various 2022 violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide detector issues in multiple units. Apartment 5E currently has active maintenance issues as of September 2023, including problems with plastered surfaces, roof leaks, and entrance lock assembly. Historical records indicate several concerning events, including complaints about building vibrations in 2018-2019, and multiple violations in 2021 related to failure to comply with correction orders.

The building's systems have been under scrutiny, with violations for plumbing issues, door problems, and safety concerns being documented between 2021-2023. Despite these challenges, the building appears to have maintained an active response to bedbug management, with all annual reports since 2020 showing no reported infestations. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections in 2024-2025, with varying results indicating ongoing management of this issue. While several violations have been addressed and closed, including those from 2022 related to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the building continues to experience recurring maintenance challenges that affect resident comfort and safety.