794 Freeman Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The three-story, three-unit building at 794 Freeman Street in Morrisania, owned by J Pfeifer, has experienced recurring maintenance and pest issues since its construction in 2005. The most pressing recent concerns emerged in early 2024, when multiple complaints were filed in February regarding unsanitary conditions (including mold and pest infestations), water leaks with damp spots, and wall maintenance issues. These complaints resulted in housing maintenance code violations, particularly in Apartment 3, related to broken plaster surfaces and paint requirements on various walls, including the bathroom, as well as issues with the bathtub's porcelain finish and leaky faucets.

Notably, there was also a confirmed mouse infestation violation in Apartment 3 during this period. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, with similar pest and water issues recurring over the years. In 2021, multiple complaints regarding pests, cooking gas, and appliance problems were made, though inspectors were unable to access the premises for verification.

Earlier patterns of pest activity are indicated by a rodent inspection in July 2022 showing rat activity, following a similar finding in August 2022. Water-related issues have been documented in both 2023 and 2024. On a positive note, the building has maintained a zero infestation record for bedbugs for five consecutive reporting periods from 2019 through 2024, and all these reports show zero units affected, zero units requiring eradication, and no re-infestations.