1872 Monroe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 6-story, 44-unit building at 1872 Monroe Avenue in Mount Hope, owned by Robert Kaszovitz and constructed in 1924, has experienced significant ongoing maintenance issues in recent years. The property has an active rat infestation problem, with multiple inspections showing rat activity from January 2024 through February 2025, despite bait application attempts.

Recent housing maintenance complaints from early 2025 indicate difficulties with access for inspections, particularly concerning water leaks, ceiling paint/plaster issues, and electrical problems, though some other complaints from February 2025 were resolved or did not violate housing laws. The building has a history of emergency maintenance issues, including heating and hot water problems, and various code violations primarily centered around apartment 45, which was cited for multiple issues in late 2024 including plumbing, lighting, door, window, and mold problems.

Of particular concern are multiple active violations from 2020-2022 related to occupancy issues, with the Department of Buildings identifying problems regarding the building's occupancy contrary to official records, and multiple failure-to-correct violations with significant penalties totaling $57,500. These violations suggest possible unauthorized unit configurations or conversions that have not been properly addressed. The building has shown some compliance with pest control measures over the past several years, with no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, though the rodent activity and various maintenance issues indicate ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.