1342 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

1342 Prospect Avenue is a 4-unit, 4-story Class A residential building located in Morrisania, constructed in 2016 and currently owned by Ben Shavolian. The building has experienced persistent rodent issues over the past few years, with the most recent activity continuing into 2025.

As of July 2025, rodent inspections remain active, with rat activity consistently detected despite multiple bait applications throughout 2024 and 2025. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has documented multiple rat sightings and found violations on the property, particularly noting in October 2024 that follow-up inspections would be necessary, and in March 2023, finding violations that required further attention. The building's history shows consistent requirements for bedbug reporting compliance from 2021 to 2023, though all subsequent filings (most recently in December 2024) indicate no infested dwelling units, suggesting successful eradication efforts.

While the building has received initial rodent inspections showing activity, it has also passed several compliance inspections, including a December 2024 inspection that showed no violations. The property management has made multiple efforts to address both rodent and bedbug concerns, though the recurring nature of the rodent issues indicates an ongoing challenge in achieving long-term resolution. The building's relatively recent construction (2016) contrasts with its aged infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by these persistent pest control issues.