530 St Pauls Place, Bronx, NY 10456

The 40-unit, 5-story tenement building at 530 St Pauls Place in Claremont Village, owned by Laquasia Thomas, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past two years. A concerning pattern of water-related issues is evident, with multiple complaints about heavy water leaks reported between March and June 2025, including at least two emergency water leak complaints that were officially documented. The building has also faced persistent pest control challenges, with multiple unsanitary conditions related to pests reported in March and May 2025, resulting in violations.

Historically, the building's elevator system has been a major source of concern, with multiple complaints about being out of service between August 2023 and January 2024, leading to several Oath Violations and environmental control board violations totaling substantial penalties. Recent inspections from late 2024 revealed several active violations, including issues with exterior mortar joints, cracked walls, and problems maintaining the emergency phone system, with associated penalties pending payment. The property has shown persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2024 confirming rat presence, and it has experienced recurring plumbing issues, including multiple water leak complaints in early 2025.

The building's maintenance history shows a combination of ongoing infrastructure issues, with three active Housing Maintenance Code violations from December 2024 pertaining to mold and water damage in apartments 1M and 2I, as well as problems with plaster surfaces and water leaks affecting multiple floors. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, historical data shows a brief period of infestation in late 2020-2021 affecting two units. The property has also received multiple violations for failing to display required energy efficiency information.