1740 Popham Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

1740 Popham Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 2005, currently owned by Jean Sorgho. The building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly with pest control and regulatory compliance.

Most recently, in January 2023, there were multiple unsanitary condition complaints related to pests and garbage/recycling storage, though these were closed after verification of corrections. The building has been subject to four consecutive annual bedbug reporting violations from 2021 through 2024 (most recently open as of April 2024), indicating potential ongoing pest management issues. In June 2020, the building faced multiple violations requiring attention, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), the need for window guard installations, and various maintenance issues in apartment 3FL.

The building's maintenance history shows various service requests and violations, including a March 2021 heat/hot water complaint that could not be inspected. Rodent inspections over the years have produced mixed results, with recent inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025 passing, though previous inspections in 2016-2018 indicated rat activity and failures for "Other Reasons." The property has also seen multiple instances of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) being unable to gain access to inspect reported conditions, including issues with doors/windows, stairs, and various unsanitary conditions in 2020. While some historical concerns appear to have been addressed, the building's record indicates ongoing attention required for pest control and regulatory compliance matters, particularly regarding bedbug reporting and infestation management.