1801 Weeks Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1801 Weeks Avenue is a four-story, ten-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Alex Gazivoda. The property has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over recent years, most notably concerning construction work and safety compliance.

Between 2025 and 2023, there were multiple construction-related violations, including two active ECB violations from 2023 regarding debris accumulation and obstruction of exit passageways, with significant penalties totaling $12,500. The building has had ongoing pest control challenges, with documented rat activity ranging from "rat activity" to "failed for other reasons" in several inspections throughout 2024, despite passing inspections in early 2023. While the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, with no reported infestations during these periods, issues persist with garbage and recycling storage, as evidenced by a 2022 HPD complaint.

The property has faced substantial open violations primarily focused on maintenance of exit pathways and construction site safety, particularly a recurring pattern of debris issues and obstructed fire escapes that began in 2018 and extended through 2023-2025, resulting in multiple violation notices and penalties. Historical inspections from 2018 revealed various issues within Apartment 5, including pest problems (roaches), maintenance deficiencies requiring painting of walls and fixtures, and violations related to household items obstructing public areas. More recent inspections from 2024-2025 show ongoing challenges with construction site maintenance and compliance with safety requirements, though some prior violations have been resolved or dismissed.