812 East 176th Street, Bronx, NY 10460

The three-story, 2-family house at 812 East 176th Street in Tremont, owned by Farzana Zafar, was built in 1899 and currently contains significant unaddressed violations related to illegal conversions and occupancy. As of 2023, the building has active ECB violations from both 2018 and 2023 regarding unauthorized Class "A" apartment construction in the attic, including a full bathroom and kitchen with electric stove, and concerns about inadequate egress. The property has a concerning history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly notable in January 2023 when multiple complaints were filed and subsequently closed without violations being issued, including concerns about water leaks, plumbing issues, and various problems with doors, windows, and ceilings.

Previous violations from 2022 indicated significant pest infestations, including mice and roaches, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment (Apartment 2). The building has also undergone several rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025, with rat activity noted in 2019-2020, though recent inspections in 2022 and 2025 have passed, suggesting some progress in pest management. The property's violation history shows persistent maintenance issues, particularly in Apartment 2 on the second floor, with multiple violations in 2022 concerning broken plastered surfaces, ceiling problems, and infestations.

Three separate complaints about illegal conversions were filed between 2018-2023, though these inspections consistently found no violations, raising questions about enforcement effectiveness. The building's emergency maintenance history from January 2023 included issues with ceilings, windows, doors, toilets, and pest infestations, though most of these complaints were closed without violations being issued. While some recent improvements are evident, including passing rat inspections, the building continues to face challenges related to illegal occupancy modifications and periodic maintenance issues. A separate violation from 2020 regarding failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous ECB violation remains active, though it's unclear how this relates to the building's current status.