1705 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The two-family house at 1705 Townsend Avenue in Mount Hope, currently owned by Ibrahim Suhail, has been experiencing significant pest control challenges over the past two years. Most notably, there have been multiple rodent infestation issues, with multiple failed inspections recorded in 2025 alone, including instances of rat activity and other unspecified violations in compliance inspections.

The building's rodent control situation appears particularly problematic, with five consecutive failed inspections between 2023 and 2025, though there was one successful compliance inspection in June 2024, providing temporary relief. In addition to the rodent issues, there are records of bedbug reporting for the period from November 2019 to October 2020, though these reports indicate no infested dwelling units were identified.

The property's recent inspection history raises concerns about ongoing maintenance and pest control challenges, with multiple failed rodent inspections occurring in close succession, particularly notable in 2025 (three failed inspections between May and July). While there was one instance of bait application in August 2024, the overall pattern of violations suggests that pest management may be an ongoing issue requiring attention. The building, constructed in 1920, has maintained its original two-family configuration, but the most pressing concerns as of mid-2025 appear to center around pest management and rodent control.