1842 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1842 Arthur Avenue is a 5-story, 20-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1914, currently owned by Valerie Torres. The building has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most frequent complaints relating to pest problems, particularly mice infestations, which have been documented in Unit 2C across multiple inspections. In 2024, residents reported issues with heat/hot water, though no violations were found following HPD inspections.

Significant violations include plumbing problems in Unit 2C (2023) and a confirmed mouse infestation in the same apartment (2023). The building's safety systems have also required attention, with violations documented in 2023 for defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Unit 4A. Recent inspection history shows generally passing results for rodent inspections as of January 2025, though there was documented rat activity in 2016 and multiple violations for mice in various units, including Units 1B and 3B, over the past four years.

The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, showing no infested units during these periods. Multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints have been filed and closed through the years, covering various issues including appliance problems (refrigerators), sanitation concerns, and general maintenance matters. The property has had several permit issuances between 2021 and 2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance or improvement work, though specific details about the nature of these permits are not provided in the data.