1309 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

The 2-family house at 1309 Hoe Avenue in East Morrisania, owned by Carlos Aguayza, has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably concerning unpermitted alterations and safety violations. As of July 2025, there are multiple active Environmental Control Board violations from late 2023, including illegal conversion to a 4-family dwelling, unpermitted construction in the cellar including partition walls, bathroom and bedroom installations, and hazardous conditions related to a front porch and steps without proper railings.

The property has also faced ongoing pest control challenges, with the most recent rat sighting reported in May 2025 leading to a failed inspection, following previous rat activity in 2022 and 2023. Historical maintenance issues include multiple housing code violations from 2019 related to fire escape safety, door problems, and missing safety equipment, though many of these were subsequently closed.

The building's recent history reveals a concerning pattern of unpermitted modifications, particularly during the latter half of 2023 when multiple violations were issued for unauthorized construction work, including new electrical lines, plumbing installations, and structural changes. While some maintenance issues from previous years have been resolved, the ongoing rodent inspection failures and recent violation citations suggest continued challenges with building maintenance and code compliance. The property has consistently remained under scrutiny from various city agencies, with active ECB violations totaling over $75,000 in penalties related to illegal conversions and safety hazards.