1226 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459

The 8-unit, 5-story residential building at 1226 Southern Boulevard in East Morrisania, owned by Michael Gjushi, has experienced several notable maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 2007. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed between 2018 and 2020, some resulting in violations.

In early 2020, significant issues were documented in apartment 3R, including pest infestations (roaches and mice), defective appliances, and various maintenance problems such as broken doors and electrical outlets. The building has maintained an ongoing obligation to file annual bedbug reports from 2020 to the present, with the most recent filings indicating no infested units or eradication efforts needed.

While rodent inspections have generally passed since 2019, the most recent inspections in 2025 showed some concerning signs, with "rat activity" recorded in May 2025, followed by bait application in July 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, particularly for complaints related to heat, hot water, and various other concerns, suggesting possible barriers to effective resolution of resident-reported problems. Despite these challenges, the property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance and has had several successful inspections under the rodent inspection program, though recent activity suggests potential ongoing pest management concerns.